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STUDENT APPLICATIONS – CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO JOIN YSAR

YSAR Branches are located in the following regions:

Auckland
Tauranga
Waikato Central
Thames Coromandel
Wellington
Christchurch
Dunedin
Wanaka

Enrolments for 2026 will open in August and interviews will be held in October. The YSAR season starts in February 2026.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS – APPLY TO JOIN YSAR

If you are interested in Volunteering fill in an application form O P312 YSAR Volunteer Preliminary Information Form

GROWING our PEOPLE

We care for all people and acknowledge tangata whenua and mana whenua in Aotearoa. Our common purpose is for people to thrive at YSAR in a supportive environment. By fostering partnerships with our communities, we’re learning more, innovating faster and venturing further than ever before.

Conserving our PLANET

We conserve Papatūānuku and Ranginui. Our natural environment sits at the heart of every decision we make. As kaitiaki of our native bush we tread lightly, ensuring we preserve and enhance our country’s natural wonders for future generations to enjoy.

Committing to PROGRESS

We strive to be better than we were yesterday and we’re deliberate in doing so. Through a genuine understanding of the present and future needs of our sector, we are solving historical challenges with innovative solutions.

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