The School to Seas residential camp at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland will not be run until April 2026. Applications are expected to be open in November 2025.
The School to Seas/School to Skies team are conducting a residential camp for teachers in January 2025. Applications for the teachers camp are now open, teachers and career advisors can apply here.
Teachers, advisors, parents and wahine currently in Year 11 or 12, who plan to study at least one maths and one science subject at NCEA L2, are welcome to join our mailing list for notification when 2026 applications open.
Welcome to the Royal New Zealand Navy School to Seas portal
Are you a young woman with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths?
New Zealand needs more women in our maritime industry as Engineers, Technicians, Operators and more! You have more choices than you probably realise.
Could a career in maritime be the perfect future for you?
We're giving students from around NZ a chance to spend a week onboard with us to find out!
The marine industry offers something for everyone, whether you want to spend your days on the water or keep your feet firmly planted on the shore! Our School to Seas programme is a Navy funded initiative to give you a hands-on experience to find out...
We are taking applications from young women in Year 12 and 13 who are studying Maths and Science (to a minimum of NCEA Level 2).
What does the programme involve?
Navigation
Life Skills
Mechanics
Teamwork
Electronics
Partnerships
+ Learn the basics of life onboard a ship
+ Get hands-on experience with machinery, robotics and electronics
+ Grow confidence and learn how to apply 'real life' STEM skills
+ Plan and execute a real navigation exercise
+ Develop your leadership and resilience skills during our specialist workshops
+ Mix and mingle with our fantastic servicewomen and men who were once just like you, looking to make a decision about their future!
+ Ask questions, make new friends and see if a career in the Navy or other maritime organisations could be the role for you!
Applicants must be:
+ A female student in Year 12 or 13
+ Currently studying NCEA L2 or L3 (or equivalent) with at least one maths AND one science subject
+ Healthy with a moderate level of fitness
- + Motivated with a positive attitude
+ Have an interest in the marine environment
Not yet eligible to apply, or an educator? Register your interest for the 2026 camp and we will keep you up to date with future camp plans.
Contact the Team
If you have any questions or are interested in how your organisation could collaborate, please email us below
Friends of School to Seas
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