About Us:

NZOIA is the professional body for New Zealand Outdoor Instructors.

We provide leadership and support to our members by:

• Promoting the highest standards of conduct, safety & instruction
• Providing quality information and services in a cost effective way
• Strengthening relationships within the wider outdoor community

Our objectives shall be:

• To retain and grow our professional membership
• To promote and safeguard standards of professional practice
• To provide sequential training and assessment for outdoor leaders
• Representing the interests of our membership by fostering
  relationships within the outdoor community
• To be actively involved in the enjoyment and conservation of
  our environment

The New Zealand Outdoor Instructor’s Association was established in 1986,to provide a nationally recognised assessment scheme for outdoor instructors. The scheme is performance based, reflecting the minimum requirements for a person to lead or instruct others in a given environment and situation. Presently NZOIA administers a nationally recognised award scheme for bush, alpine, abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, sea kayaking and caving.

NZOIA also facilitates training opportunities to:

• Help individuals experience the standard for a particular
  outdoor activity.
• Update their skills and knowledge.
• Evaluate themselves against the current industry standards.