Current Vacancy: Ranger (full time, fixed term) The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust is excited to advertise a new vacancy in our team. We are looking forward to receiving applications from conservation-minded people to join our team as a Ranger on a one-year contract. This person will work on the frontline on our coastal habitat conservation and...Continue

For seasonal management purposes, Tavora Reserve (Bobby’s Head), near Palmerston will be closed until 28 February 2022. In 1993 the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust secured this land for the purpose of improving and enhancing the breeding habitat for yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho present. At the time of purchase there were very low natural values remaining. Intensive farming practices...Continue

Words from Alejandro Simeone, Juliana Vianna and Guillermo Luna-Jorquera, the Local Organising Committee for the 11th International Penguin Congress to be held in Chile 2023....Continue

APPLICATIONS CLOSED Current vacancies: 2x Rangers (1x 40 hours per week, 1x 20 hours per week) The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust’s / Te Tautiaki Hoiho work involves the conservation of coastal ecosystems that include yellow-eyed penguin / hoiho breeding habitats. It has protected hoiho habitats along the Otago and Southland coastlines by establishing penguin reserves, providing...Continue

The Annual Yellow-eyed Penguin Symposium is on again for 2021. Please note the venue is the same as last year. Date: Saturday 7th August 2021 Time: 9am – 4pm Venue: Archway 2 Lecture Theatre Archway Building on the corner of Union Street East and Leith Walk (look for the YEPT flags along the way!) University of Otago,...Continue

The Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust and the West Coast Penguin Trust have teamed up to bring you these stunning behind the scenes fundraising tours, led by the hugely experienced Nature Quest, for our supporters. Two trips are planned, departing from Nelson on 3rd and 16th September and have optional extensions through the Catlins and to Stewart Island. Whichever...Continue