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- 1259 Harington Point Road, Harington Point
Royal Albatross Centre
Not rated yetThe Royal Albatross Centre is nestled at the foot of Taiaroa Head in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), at one with its environment. Step into the foyer dominated by Poutokomanawa, a carved pole telling the history of the Māori people of the headland. Settle back for an introduction of the Northern Royal Albatross, your guide will take you through the bird’s fascinating story.
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- Hanmer Springs
Activity Hanmer
Adventure Awaits
Not rated yetActivity Hanmer is a specialist outdoor activity company based in Hanmer Springs.
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EcoZip Adventures
NZ's Most Spectacular Ziplines!
Not rated yetTHE MOST SPECTACULAR ZIPLINE AND NATIVE FOREST EXPERIENCES
Embark on a journey of discovery with a 3-hour award winning EcoZip Adventure on stunning Waiheke Island in Auckland or a 3.5-hour breath-taking experience in beautiful Kaikōura, located in the South Island. -
- New Plymouth
Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre
Not rated yetTaranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre (TOPEC) is managed by the TOPEC Trust and is a registered charity, set up by Taranaki Secondary Schools and Service groups.
Our staff are amongst the most experienced, committed, and competent outdoor enthusiasts. The location, facilities, and specialist equipment here at TOPEC allow for us to provide experiences that exceed expectations.
School courses are created to meet classroom-needs and include; residential programmes, NCEA courses, the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award and secondary-tertiary NZ Certificate courses are just some of the offerings available at TOPEC. There are also options for primary school residential, river or bush safety programmes; as well as private hiring of facilities.
Our centre is located on the banks of the Waiwhakaiho River, just outside of Ngamotu, New Plymouth, and is situated in an area that allows us to make the most of the taonga of Taranaki - the sea, rivers, bush and iconic Taranaki Maunga.
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- Hawea
Wanaka River Journeys – Packraft Wanaka
Not rated yetWanaka River Journeys operates jet boat and packraft trips on the Matukituki River, Wanaka. Packraft Wanaka is the packrafting side of the business and trips operate completely separately from the jet boating. We run a 7 hour day trip from Raspberry Creek to Glenfinnan, and trips are open to bookings from October to the end of April.
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- National Park Village
Adrift Tongariro
Exceptional guiding all day every day
Not rated yetAdrift is an adventure tourism business providing guided hiking and canoeing adventures in the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks of New Zealand.
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- Man O' War Vineyards Ltd
Man O’ War Vineyards Ltd
Man O' War Vineyards Ltd
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- Rotorua
Kaitiaki Adventures
Experience the Kaitiaki Difference
Not rated yet120% climate positive, Kaupapa Māori Adventure Tourism Operator. Specialising in Whitewater Rafting/Sledging on the Ōkere section of the historic Kaituna Awa and hiking expeditions to the summit of Te Maunga…
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- Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre
Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre
Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre
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- Glenorchy
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
Journey into Nature
Not rated yetKinloch Wilderness Retreat is 1 hour and million miles from Queenstown.
Journey into nature on one of the world’s best drives on the Glenorchy road and keep going toward the Routeburn and Kinloch, NZ’s smallest township, a mere hamlet at the head of Lake Whakatipu, surrounded by beech forest right by the Dart River and lakefront. -
Seal Kayak Kaikoura
Not rated yetSeal Kayak Kaikoura offers three daily tours during the summer and two daily times during the winter offering seal and sunset kayak tours. Each tour runs for 2.5 - 3 hours.
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- Christchurch
Velocity Karts Ltd
Not rated yetVelocity Karts is a unique operation worldwide, renting kiwi invented blokart landyachts and Switch Electric Drift Trikes. With sustainability and accessability at the forefront of our operations we focus on a safe, fun range of experiences for all abilities.
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- Kaikōura
EcoZip Adventures
Views that leave you speechless, thrills that leave you breathless – this is Kaikōura like you’ve never seen it before.
Not rated yetAre you an adventure enthusiast with a passion for the great outdoors? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Look no further! EcoZip Adventures is hiring Zipline Guides to join our award-winning team in Kaikōura.
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- Nelson
Mountain Bike Nelson
Ride more, pedal less
Not rated yetNelson has fast become one of the world's best riding destinations, and Mountain Bike Nelson provides a shuttle service to match.
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- Akaroa
Akaroa Guided Kayak Safaris
Not rated yetWe are a busy locally owned and operated sea kayak and Ebike operator in stunning Akaroa, the jewel of Canterbury!
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- Waitomo
Kiwicaverafting
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- Rotorua
Redwoods Treewalk/Altitude
Not rated yetRedwoods Treewalk: Majestic and magical, the Redwoods Treewalk™ experience is truly a walk to remember. Suspended high above the forest floor, encounter 75-metre-tall redwoods as you walk across eco-suspended bridges…
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- Auckland
Social Nature Movement
SNM
Not rated yetAdventure Educator, Outdoor Instructor and Tour Guides
SNM are seeking no less than 6 passionate staff to join our dynamic team delivering a range of experiential, educational and adventure services. These 6+ roles involve facilitating meaningful outdoor and social experiences, enhancing skills, and fostering personal growth for participants across diverse environments.Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging and specialized sessions in areas of sea kayaking, SuP, rafting, dragon boating, hiking, packrafting, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, white water kayaking, rock climbing, bouldering, school camps, corporate team building, tourism and travel (private guided driving tours), snorkeling, winter/alpinism and much more.
SNM also travels the country setting up glamping tents for weddings, festivals and events.
We work with Kiwi Rail and Great Journeys of New Zealand: you may travel AKL-ZQN / ZQN-AKL tour guiding over 17 days.
We repair many composite kayaks, waka ama, paddles etc.
You may be responsible for warehouse and office duties: packing and sending shop products, packing and prepping jobs, computer-based admin work (home or office), cleaning and maintenance.
Design and deliver custom itineraries for our Mystery AdventuresTM and other travel requests.Desired Qualifications:
- Polytechnic / University Qualifications
- NZOIA’s
- Rafting Quals.
- P-endorsement
- River Rescue
- First Aid
- Boating Education courses
- Drivers License (class 2+ attractive)Experience:
Any, don’t be shy. If we like you, we’ll employ you! Young, old, (in)experienced and (un)qualified. We are seeking no less than 6 roles including general outdoor instructors and some managerial/admin roles.Preferred Skills and Attributes
Must be able to turn on the extroversion while maintaining modesty.
You must have a good ability to read people, this is observed in an interview.
Knowledge of environmental science and sustainability practices.
Awareness of differentiation between culture and cultures.
Competence in various outdoor activities and adventure sports.
Flexibility to work independently and collaboratively in diverse settings.
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage group dynamics and individual development.Working Conditions
Most job postings are full-time (including winter). Flexible contracts including seasonal, fixed-term, and casual options are negotiable (e.g. if you want to travel globally).
Competitive remuneration, including training and gear allowances, bonuses, commission, frequent travel nationally and internationally (less frequent), fuel travel cards, phone and plan and cash-tips.
Programs involve variable schedules, weekends, night-tours, sunrise-tours which staff share and rotate through.
Busy season October-April yet still with Winter work.
Flexible work from home; negotiate your own hours scheme.Opportunities Across Locations
Roles are available in diverse locations; SNM runs programs and experiences throughout New Zealand. We have bases/warehousing in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Wanaka.
Currently we are seeking most people to be based in Auckland, accepting a few others between Christchurch and Queenstown regions.
These 6+ roles are to start around October 2025. We can negotiate earlier/later starts depending on varying circumstances and we are ok for people to ‘chase summers’.How to Apply
Submit your CV / Resume along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, suitability for the role and a little social-blurb about your everyday self. References and certifications may be requested during the application process.
