New Zealand Rivers Association
Raft guide qualifications, awards & industry standards
Instrumental in the development of the professional river industry, establishing the very highest in world industry standards adopted by Maritime NZ and Adventure Activity Regulation.
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.