Cadetship Information

Overview

Each year, five second year cadets graduate in December and five new cadets are selected for the following year's program which starts in January.

Annual open days 

In June two separate orientation opendays are held on Waipaoa Station starting at 1pm sharp. For those intending to apply for a cadetship, attendance of one of the orientation days is recommended as it is a good chance to have a look at the operation and to meet staff and cadets. The afternoon will consist of a welcome from the Training Manager and then a presentation on the operation, followed by a tour of the training facility and grounds.

Entrance criteria

Applicants must;

  • Be between 16 and 19 years of age and still at school.
  • Be studying in at least their fourth year of secondary education. 
  • Have achieved NCEA 2 level two by the end of the school year in which they have applied for Waipaoa.
NOTE: The Waipaoa training program offers level 3 and 4 theoretical training so it is strongly advised that successful applicants complete their current school year to ensure that the transition from level 2 to level 3 study runs as smoothly as possible for trainees.

Applications

To be eligible for consideration the prescribed application form (download) and supporting material must be received in hard copy by the application closing date. If any information is to be submitted in addition to that stipulated in the application criteria, then seven complete copies of each additional page must be supplied for consideration by the interviewing panel. See "KEY DATES" tab on home page for application open and close dates.

Download the application form here.

Send to: Training Manager, C/O Waipaoa Station, 

Private bag 37003, Te Karaka 4042
Gisborne (Ph; 06 8621988)

Applicants will be contacted by phone and advised on whether or not their application has been accepted. Successful applicants will receive instruction on interview times and venue, confirmation also sent in hard copy.

Interviews

Interviewees will attend a 15 minute interview with a selection panel made up of Waipaoa board representatives. Following the interview process the selection panel will convene and decide on those who will be granted a cadetship.

Selection notification

The results of the selection process are communicated by phone to interviewees within 14 days of the interview.