New Zealand Rivers Association
Raft Guide Qualifications & Awards
The professional body for commercial river guides in Aotearoa. Training, certification, and industry standards — from Grade 2 through Senior Grade 4/5.
Everything for NZ River Guides
From qualification to certification — one platform for the entire industry
Qualifications
Raft guide awards from Grade 2 through to Senior Grade 4/5. Enrol online and track your progress through each unit.
View Qualifications →River Rescue Workshops
Annual North & South Island workshops. Essential for all NZ river guides — training and assessment.
Upcoming Workshops →Job Vacancies
Find guiding positions across New Zealand. Companies advertise roles for qualified guides.
Browse Jobs →Become a Guide
Learn about pathways into commercial river guiding — polytechnic courses or direct operator training.
Learn More →NZ Operators
Directory of rafting companies operating across New Zealand's world-class rivers.
View Operators →Guide Registry
Verify a guide's qualifications. Search current NZRA holders and legacy NZRRP registered guides.
Search Registry →
For Rafting Companies
Manage your guides, track their qualifications, and advertise job vacancies — all from one company dashboard.