We’re getting ready for our busy season and seeking enthusiastic, and reliable Outdoor Education Instructors to join our small team!
Kaiako/Instructors play a huge role in ensuring the quality and safety of our experiences including kayaking & rafting, high ropes climbing, abseiling, hiking, bush skills, archery, and more! We provide meaningful outdoor and social experiences, expanding the horizons of our participants.
Our busy season roughly runs October through April, so each of the roles below are looking to be filled by late September.
We are now accepting applications for two types of instructor roles:
CASUAL CONTRACTING INSTRUCTORS (at least 4)
People passionate about supporting tamariki and rangatahi development in the outdoor education space, sharing their own enthusiasm for outdoor experiences, while modelling and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. Aiming to provide memorable, life changing experiences to clients. Working hours are flexible on a contracted basis based upon programming need and availability. Occasional weekend work available as well.
Preferred Skills and Qualities
Key Responsibilities
SENIOR / LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Someone with outdoor experience and/or relevant qualifications, ideally in High Ropes. This role includes supporting junior instructors and their development and training, programme design, safety inspections, and client liaison and logistics. You should have solid experience in these areas; high ropes climbing and abseiling (be ready to show log books). Additional experience with flat water kayaking and tramping would be a bonus. Flexible contracts are negotiable including seasonal, fixed-term, and variable hours options (e.g. if you want to travel globally, or seasonally island hop). Competitive pay based on experience.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities
How to Apply
Email us for more details! Submit your CV / Resume along with a cover letter detailing any qualifications, and experience, and your suitability for the role to which you are applying with social-blurb about your everyday self. References and certifications (Senior Role) may be requested during the application process. Preferred traits for all candidates: reliable, punctual, proactive, trustworthy, a strong work ethic, safety focused and flexible.
Respond to: [email protected]
Apprentice and University Placement options exist.
You must be entitled to work in New Zealand. Applicants must be a NZ citizen, resident or have a current visa allowing you to work in NZ. To accept any position, you will need police vetting clearance.
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