2027 PermaDynamics Internship Program

Our intensive 10-weekend internship program, running January – May 2027, is designed for those who want to go beyond theory and truly master the practical skills of Syntropic Agroforestry and regenerative living. You'll learn on our farm and across various extreme Northland sites, gaining the hands-on experience and deep conceptual understanding needed to become a leader in climate-resilient agriculture.

This program is for you if you want to:

• Hone Practical Skills: Develop mastery with a full range of tools—from machetes and pruning saws and portable mills —under expereinced guidance.

• Deepen Your Knowledge: Dive into advanced concepts in soil health, water retention, plant propagation, food processing, and regenerative design, with a strong focus on observation and site-specific strategies.

• Start Your Regenerative Enterprise: Whether it's a food forest, nursery, market garden, or consultancy/education business or community project, our program will give you the foundation and confidence to create lasting impact in Northland.

Curriculum & Certification

This year, we are thrilled to offer participants the opportunity to gain their Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) upon successful completion of the program. The curriculum has been expanded to include comprehensive permaculture content, covering:

• Regenerative Living Principles: Ethics, design frameworks, and whole-systems thinking.

• Integrated Enterprise Design: Creating resilient, diversified income streams from your land—from value-added products to education and consultancy.

• Site Assessment & Planning: Reading landscapes, mapping zones and sectors, and developing professional consultancy skills.

• Practical Modules: Soil building, water harvesting, animal systems, food forestry, natural building, and appropriate technology use.

The program exceeds the standard 72hour PDC curriculum requirements and ensures you graduate with both the certificate and the hands-on competence to implement your vision.

What You'll Receive:

• A full tool kit (machete, pruning saw, secateurs, sickle, safety gear) to keep.

• A diverse selection of plant material, cuttings, and seeds.

• One-year subscriptions to our online learning community and SAPP, our design and learning tool.

• Mentorship from experienced practitioners and international experts.

• Permaculture Design Certificate upon completion.

Who Should Apply?

We're seeking committed individuals ready to work hard, deepen their practical knowledge, and launch regenerative projects that strengthen our Northland communities. No prior experience is required—just determination and a vision for how you wish to contribute to a resilient Northland.

This internship is funded by the NRC Climate Resilience Fund, which enables us to offer this program completely free of charge, ensuring it is barrier-free for anyone facing financial hardship or other challenges.