New Zealand Instructor Course
Please contact [email protected] with any questions you might have.
The New Zealand Instructor Course will introduce you to NOLS’ philosophy, curriculum, and systems to build on the technical outdoor and leadership skills you already have during a 21-day course that will include a 19-day wilderness expedition. During the course, you will have opportunities to fine-tune your teaching skills through an in-depth examination of the NOLS curriculum.
*Only those with the permanent legal right to work in New Zealand are eligible.
Course Dates October 10th – 30th 2025
Learn more about the New Zealand instructor course.
To apply, complete the questionnaire form and email two completed reference forms along with your resume and trip log to [email protected].
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Additional Details
There is NO TUITION COST to take the NZ Instructor Course. A NZ$500 equipment deposit is required to confirm a place once offered, refundable on course completion.
Prerequisites
Permanent legal right to work in New Zealand. Current wilderness medicine or remote first aid certification with at least 72 hours of instruction. NOLS NZ will offer an 80-hour wilderness first responder course prior to the Instructor Course at a highly subsidized cost. Basic adult CPR certificate with 4 hours of instruction. Minimum age is 21 years.
To submit an Instructor Course WFR Scholarship application, email it to [email protected].
Duration
23 days
Age
21+ yrs
Tuition
TBA
Equipment Deposit
$500
Start/End
Aniseed Valley, New Zealand
Fly In/Out
Nelson, New Zealand
Course Session Dates
No Course Sessions enrolling.
Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (In Wyoming only)
If you are fluent in American Sign Language or Signed Exact English, you may be eligible to receive a full scholarship to your wilderness medicine course.
