Yes, if you join Land Search and Rescue groups or Coastguard New Zealand and undertake the necessary training including courses like tracking and search methods.

Coastguard New Zealand has over 2,000 volunteers crewing over 100 rescue vessels, jet skis and search aircraft around the country.

Coastguard volunteers may:

• Crew rescue vessels on the water.
• Train as air observers with Coastguard Air Patrol.
• Support search and rescue operations through incident management and coordination roles.
• Contribute in governance, training, fundraising, and administrative roles.

For more information, visit the Coastguard New Zealand website.