26-01-2025 |
4003 |
Canyon 1 |
Upper South Island |
Age 16yrs and above
Water confidence essential
Ideally some abseiling experience
Good level of fitness
Rental fee for canyoning equipment (up to $70)
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1-day guided canyoning trip. Learning canyoning skills such as abseiling, and techniques for jumping, spotting, river swimming and sliding. Knowledge of the canyon environment through environmental and cultural interpretation. |
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27-01-2025 |
3986 |
Kayak 1 |
Murchison |
Age 16yrs and above
Water confidence essential
Basic flatwater skills useful
Possible rental fee for kayaking equipment (approx $50 per day if not able to provide your own) and pool hire (usually $10pp).
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2-days kayak instruction. Learning progressions from paddling on flat water through to paddling on a Grade 2 river. You will be going upside down in your kayak and you will be taught how to keep yourself safe and also start the process of learning to roll your kayak. |
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22-02-2025 |
4004 |
Kayak 2 |
Murchison |
Aspiring Kayak 1 instructor or keen to upskill.
Close to 20 days kayaking experience
Comfortable with eddy turns and rolling on Grade 2
Can provide their own paddling equipment. Possible rental fee required for pool usage (usually $10pp)
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2-days instruction on intermediate/advanced kayaking skills such as rolling, flat-water skills, moving water skills, Grade 3 river running and river rescue techniques. |
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02-03-2025 |
4005 |
Rock 1 |
Central North Island |
Age 11yrs and above
Suitable for beginners
Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).
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1-day instruction on rock climbing skills such as equipment fitting, belaying, abseiling, climbing movement, safety and communication. |
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09-03-2025 |
4006 |
Canyon 2 |
Wanaka |
Aspiring Canyon 1 instructor/guide. Close to 20 days experience canyoning or from pursuits with transferable skills (e.g. rock climbing and caving). Strong swimmer, manages cold, high level of fitness and agility, abseiling experience and confident jumping from height . Rental fee for canyoning equipment (up to $70) |
1-day advanced guided canyoning trip. Potential for challenging approach, difficult abseils and slides, rock climbing moves up to Grade 15, swimming in strong currents, jumps up to 10m and prolonged cold conditions. |
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09-03-2025 |
4022 |
Mountain Bike 2 |
Queenstown |
Aspiring MTB 1 instructor/guide or recreational mountain biker with prior instructional experience. Can confidently ride Grade 4 trails and are keen to learn jumps, drops, advanced cornering techniques, and pumping. Already has the ability to show effective cornering techniques, roll and drop off small trail features, solid body position and effective brake control.
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1-day instruction on intermediate/advanced mountain biking skills such as high-speed cornering, jumps, drops, manuals, wheelies, pumping, body position, and bike – body separation. Trail riding strategies, including choosing safe and efficient lines. |
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09-03-2025 |
4007 |
Kayak 1 |
Murchison |
Age 16yrs and above
Water confidence essential
Basic flatwater skills useful
Possible rental fee for kayaking equipment (approx $50 per day if not able to provide your own) and pool hire (usually $10pp).
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2-days kayak instruction. Learning progressions from paddling on flat water through to paddling on a Grade 2 river. You will be going upside down in your kayak and you will be taught how to keep yourself safe and also start the process of learning to roll your kayak. |
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16-03-2025 |
4010 |
Mountain Bike 1 |
Nelson |
Age 11yrs and above
Can ride Grade 2/3 trails
Confident and competent to be guided on Grade 3 trails
Can provide own equipment
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1-day instruction on intermediate level mountain biking skills which may include; pre-ride checks, body positioning, braking, cornering, trail scanning, and ascending techniques. Riding up to grade 3 tracks. |
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16-03-2025 |
4009 |
Rock 1 |
Dunedin |
Age 11yrs and above
Suitable for beginners
Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).
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1-day instruction on rock climbing skills such as equipment fitting, belaying, abseiling, climbing movement, safety and communication. |
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23-03-2025 |
4011 |
Rock 2 |
Charleston |
Aspiring Rock 1 instructor or experienced recreationalist climber.
Close to 20 days rock climbing experience
Previous experience with lead climbing required
Personal equipment required (harness, climbing shoes, belay device, helmet, any hardware you have)
Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15)
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1 ½ days instruction, learning about placing natural protection, leading on pro, anchor building, and multi-pitching. |
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29-03-2025 |
4013 |
Canoe Guide |
North Island |
Age 13yrs and above
Water confident
Suitable for beginners
Time in kayaks/rivers advantageous.
Rental fee for canoeing equipment (usually $50)
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1-day guided canoeing experience on grade 2 water. Instruction on paddle strokes and techniques to manoeuvre around the river. Identifying river features and hazards. |
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29-03-2025 |
4012 |
Canoe 1 |
North Island |
Age 13yrs and above
Water confident
Suitable for beginners
Time in kayaks/rivers advantageous.
Rental fee for canoeing equipment (usually $50)
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2-days instruction covering canoeing skills and techniques, river reading and river rescue, along with knowledge of environmental and cultural interpretation. |
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30-03-2025 |
4014 |
Canoe 1 |
North Island |
Age 13yrs and above
Water confident
Suitable for beginners
Time in kayaks/rivers advantageous.
Rental fee for canoeing equipment (usually $50) |
1/2 day instruction covering canoeing skills and techniques, river reading and river rescue, along with knowledge of environmental and cultural interpretation. |
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04-04-2025 |
4015 |
Bush 1 |
Central North Island |
Age 11yrs and above
Good level of fitness
Ability to walk on/off track and uphill
Suitable for beginners
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1-day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. |
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06-04-2025 |
4017 |
Sea Kayak Guide |
Christchurch |
Age 13yrs and above
Suitable for beginners
Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp if not able to provide your own.
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1 day guided trip covering fitting of equipment, basic paddle strokes, steering and some information about things like the marine life and local history. |
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06-04-2025 |
4016 |
Sea Kayak 1 |
Christchurch |
Age 13yrs and above
Some experience preferable
Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp per day, if not able to provide your own.
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1-day instruction where you can expect to learn the basics of sea kayaking, including fitting of equipment, basic paddle strokes and steering and some information about the local area and marine life. The candidates being assessed will endeavor to provide you with a fun and educational experience. |
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05-04-2025 |
4018 |
Sea Kayak Guide - Instructor Endorsement |
Christchurch |
Age 13yrs and above
Some experience preferable
Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp if not able to provide your own. |
An afternoon instructional session focusing on improving sea kayaking skills for becoming an independent sea kayaker. |
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04-05-2025 |
4019 |
Bush 1 |
Nelson |
Age 11yrs and above
Good level of fitness
Ability to walk on/off track and uphill
Suitable for beginners
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1-day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. |
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04-05-2025 |
4020 |
Cave 1 |
South Island |
Age 11yrs and above
Suitable for beginners
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1-day instruction on introductory caving skills such as navigation, ascending and descending ladders, abseiling, techniques for narrow passages/squeezes and dealing with water.
Knowledge of cave conservation, formation, history, and mythology
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11-05-2025 |
4023 |
Sport Climbing |
Waikato |
Age 15yrs and above
Knowledge of climbing basics
Can tie in and comfortably climb Grade 15
Competent with top roping and belaying (using an ATC or similar not a GriGri)
No experience with lead climbing necessary
Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).
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1-day introduction to lead climbing. Learn about lead belaying, safe clipping techniques and if time allows, how to clean the route. |
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11-05-2025 |
4024 |
Rock 1 - Sport Climbing Endorsement |
Waikato |
Age 15yrs and above
Knowledge of climbing basics
Can tie in and comfortably climb Grade 15
Competent with top roping and belaying (using an ATC or similar not a GriGri)
May have started to learn lead climbing
Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).
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½ day introductory session on lead climbing. Learn about lead belaying, safe clipping techniques and if time allows, how to clean the route. |
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14-09-2025 |
4026 |
Alpine 1 |
Mt Ruapehu |
Age 13yrs and above
Good level of fitness
Suitable for beginners |
1-day instruction on alpine skills such as effective travel over snow, navigation, use of an ice axe, how to keep yourself safe in an alpine environment, local interpretation. |
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21-09-2025 |
4027 |
Alpine 1 |
Central South Island |
Age 13yrs and above
Good level of fitness
Suitable for beginners |
1-day instruction on alpine skills such as effective travel over snow, navigation, use of an ice axe, how to keep yourself safe in an alpine environment, local interpretation. |
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12-10-2025 |
4029 |
Sea Kayak Guide |
Auckland |
Age 13yrs and above
Suitable for beginners
Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp if not able to provide your own.
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1 day guided trip covering fitting of equipment, basic paddle strokes, steering and some information about things like the marine life and local history. |
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12-10-2025 |
4028 |
Sea Kayak 1 |
Auckland |
Age 13yrs and above
Some experience preferable
Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp per day, if not able to provide your own.
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1-day instruction where you can expect to learn the basics of sea kayaking, including fitting of equipment, basic paddle strokes and steering and some information about the local area and marine life. The candidates being assessed will endeavor to provide you with a fun and educational experience. |
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11-10-2025 |
4030 |
Sea Kayak Guide - Instructor Endorsement |
Auckland |
Age 13yrs and above
Some experience preferable
Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp if not able to provide your own. |
An afternoon instructional session focusing on improving sea kayaking skills for becoming an independent sea kayaker. |
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18-10-2025 |
4033 |
Multisport Kayak |
North Island |
Age 16yrs and above
Previous flat-water paddling experience, some river experience good but not essential.
Has or can access all their own equipment (multisport boat or sea kayak, airbags, spray deck, paddle, PFD, paddle jacket and helmet)
Not suitable for those that can confidently paddle Grade 2 rivers in an advanced kayak
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2-day instruction. Learning progressions from paddling on flat water through to paddling on a Grade 2 river. You will be going upside down in your kayak and you will be taught how to keep yourself safe and also how to self-rescue. |
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19-10-2025 |
4032 |
Rock 1 |
Central North Island |
Age 11yrs and above
Suitable for beginners
Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).
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1-day instruction on rock climbing skills such as equipment fitting, belaying, abseiling, climbing movement, safety and communication. |
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19-10-2025 |
4034 |
Kayak 1 - Multisport Kayak Endorsement |
North Island |
Age 16yrs and above
Previous paddling experience in long boats on rivers
Can provide their own equipment (multisport boat or sea kayak, airbags, spray deck, paddle, PFD, paddle jacket and helmet)
Not suitable for those that can confidently paddle Grade 2 rivers in an advanced kayak
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1-day instruction. Learning progressions from paddling on slow moving water to a section of Grade 2 river. You will be going upside down in your kayak and you will be taught how to keep yourself safe and also how to self-rescue. |
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30-10-2025 |
4035 |
Bush 2 |
Nelson |
Aspiring Bush 1 instructor/guide or tramping enthusiast.
Experience close to 20 days
Good fitness.
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1 ½ days instruction on bush skills such as risk management, leadership, navigation, weather, river safety, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. Includes an overnight tramp. |
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09-11-2025 |
4036 |
Bush 1 |
Central South Island |
Age 11yrs and above
Good level of fitness
Ability to walk on/off track and uphill
Suitable for beginners
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1-day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. |
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07-11-2025 |
4037 |
Sea Kayak 2 |
Auckland |
Aspiring Sea Kayak 1 instructor/guide or recreational and club paddlers keen to upskill.
Close to 20 days sea kayaking experience
Can provide all their own equipment
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2 days instruction on a range of sea kayaking skills such as risk & group management, navigation, weather, rolling, effective manoeuvring and strokes, rescue skills, environmental care, nautical knowledge and teaching progressions and tools. Camping out overnight. |
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16-11-2025 |
4038 |
Mountain Bike 1 |
Rotorua |
Age 11yrs and above
Can ride Grade 2/3 trails
Confident and competent to be guided on Grade 3 trails
Can provide own equipment
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1-day instruction on intermediate level mountain biking skills which may include; pre-ride checks, body positioning, braking, cornering, trail scanning, and ascending techniques. Riding up to grade 3 tracks. |
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23-11-2025 |
4039 |
Bush 1 |
Central North Island |
Age 11yrs and above
Good level of fitness
Ability to walk on/off track and uphill
Suitable for beginners
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1-day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. |
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29-11-2025 |
4040 |
Kayak 1 |
North Island |
Age 16yrs and above
Water confidence essential
Basic flatwater skills useful
Possible rental fee for kayaking equipment (approx $50 per day if not able to provide your own) and pool hire (usually $10pp).
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2-days kayak instruction. Learning progressions from paddling on flat water through to paddling on a Grade 2 river. You will be going upside down in your kayak and you will be taught how to keep yourself safe and also start the process of learning to roll your kayak. |
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05-12-2025 |
4041 |
Rock 1 |
Wanaka |
Age 11yrs and above
Suitable for beginners
Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).
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1-day instruction on rock climbing skills such as equipment fitting, belaying, abseiling, climbing movement, safety and communication. |
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