自然资源和环境工程师通过创造性的设计和明智的技术应用来改善或维持自然资源的可持续性。自然资源工程既考虑了人类对自然系统的影响，也考虑了自然系统对人类的影响。自然资源和环境工程是物理（和社会）科学的应用，它使用基于系统的方法来设计技术以实现我们自然资源的可持续发展，管理和保护。这些资源包括土地，土壤，水，大气，可再生能源和生物资源（例如动植物）。废物也被视为资源，可以通过各种方式进行回收并利用最终产品。
Sustainability is the focus of Natural Resources engineers that means protecting, improving, and maintaining natural resources such as soil, water, and the atmosphere. This involves renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and carbon positive cities.<br>Natural Resources engineers work alongside communities and mana whenua to create solutions for complex and large-scale crises like climate change, housing, and poverty.<br>Gain experience in understanding and re-imagining sustainable engineering practices. Benefit from world-class, high-tech laboratories on campus, and mentorship opportunities with experts in this developing field. Fun and engaging programmes, involving field trips and camps<br>Natural Resources engineers are highly sought after and there are plenty of exciting careers including research and academic opportunities in Aotearoa and globally.<br><br>Career pathways could include: consulting, city and regional planning, government policy, research and development.