Job Vacancies

Mohaka Rafting is currently hiring for the 2024-25 rafting season, starting in November.

Come and be part of our small team in sunny Hawkes Bay. We run a variety of trips from half-day grade 2, up to grade 5, multi-day trips and school camps. We are looking for the right people to fill the following roles;

1. Grade 4/5 guide.
The ideal candidate will have their grade 4/5 rafting ticket and several seasons of guiding in NZ. G5 Senior ticket would be an advantage, as would the ability to safety kayak.

2. Grade 3 guide.
Open to candidates that hold a NZ grade 3 rafting ticket, or have 3+ seasons of overseas commercial rafting experience on technical grade 3 or above rivers. Holding a P-licence would be an advantage, as would the ability to safety kayak on grade 4/5 rivers.

3. Trainee/Grade 2 guide.
This position would suit a recent entrant to the profession that has the ambition to learn and progress in their career. P-licence a definite advantage.

In all cases, a current first aid qualification is needed. Staff accommodation is available on site. Please make enquiries to Gwyn Ashcroft (Ops. Manager); info@mohakarafting.co.nz

Full time, Fixed Term - from Sept / Oct / Nov through to end of March. 

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei - for us and our children after us. 

Kia ora! Want to work for Ngāi Tahu Tourism, one of the largest tourism operators in Aotearoa?

We're on the hunt for Funyak Guide's - outdoor enthusiasts who love water and adventure. You will guide manuhiri (visitors) on Funyak's (inflatable canoes) along the Dart River, a treasured and unique environment. If you're a natural storyteller and entertainer, then this is the perfect role for you! 

Our Funyak experience combines jet boating on the beautiful and iconic Dart River with a canoe journey in the heart of Mt Aspiring National Park. A wilderness picnic lunch and exploration of the stunning Rockburn Chasm are a highlight of the tour. 

We take great pride in warmly welcoming manuhiri to our experiences. Manaakitanga (hospitality) is one of the core values that drives the way we do business. As hosts, we care for our customers and our team as our own whanau. 

We offer not only a unique experience for visitors, but also an awesome place to work.

We currently have Fixed term summer season positions available in Glenorchy with a range of start dates leading up until the end of this year.

A little bit about what you'll bring to the role: 

We're after someone who: 

• Loves the outdoors

• Cares about delivering amazing experiences for our visitors

• Works well in a team

• Is physically fit and keeps cool under pressure

• Has previous experience of guiding and hosting customers on activities in dynamic outdoor environments

• Is open to learning about Ngāi Tahu culture and stories

• Is able to work shifts on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. 

A full, clean driver's licence with Class 2 and Passenger endorsement is preferable. As is having attended a River Rescue course in the last three years and possessing a current first aid certificate. 

There's more to being a Funyak Guide than paddling the river, so we provide full training to ensure you can deliver safe and exciting experiences. 

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Our purpose is to make the connection - with our customers, through our people, to our place and to Ngāi Tahu. 

Cool things we offer

• Competitive pay

• Excellent training

• Work uniforms

• Company discounts

• Daily transport between Queenstown and our Glenorchy base

• Lunch when guiding Funyak trips

• An awesome and unique place to work! 

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Dart River is a fun, unique and safe place to work and we'd like to keep it that way. Before starting with us, you'll go through a range of checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Health and safety is super important and this is part of how we keep you, our team and our customers safe. 

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

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Apply Here.

We  are looking for NZ qualified Grade 3 Guides to Work on the Tongariro River based in Turangi

The Job involves guiding Grade 2 family trips Grade 3 Whitewater trips and potentially also oar boat rafting on the whitewater section with Fishing clients. The river is technically challenging and is a great place to hone your technical rafting skills. Trips range from 2 hours to full day excursions. 

You will need your NZ raft guide grade 3 qualification and have a willingness to work across the many activities that are offered by TRR. This may include mountain bike guiding or working on our conservation initiatives with the native Whio (Blue Duck) on our local rivers. A minimum of 3 years rafting experience is preferred

The season starts 21 October and runs through to the end of April.

What we require

Grade 3 raft guide

 3 years of Commercial rafting experience

Qualifications

NZ raft Guide grade 3 Award or higher

Current First Aid Certificate

Current River Rescue Qualification

Pre-employment drug test

Remuneration 

Starting $28 - $35 per hour

Minimum of 30 hours per week

Contact Garth Oakden  garth@trr.co.nz

Experienced and qualified Riverboarding Guides required.

Must hold Whitewater Boarding Grade 3 qualification. Based in Queenstown November to May.

Varied work pattern at least 30 hours per week.

Pay $900 to $1800 p/w

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Contact Neil - 0274676550 or neil@riverboarding.co.nz

Southern White Water is looking for grade 2 & 3 guides based in Christchurch.

Guides must have NZ certs and First aid etc.

Must be willing to work, guide, drive, communicate and be a part of the team.

We operate on the Hurunui, Waimakariri & Upper Grey rivers.

Good pay rates with room to earn more through KPI’s and systems knowledge.

Please contact Vinny - info@southernwhitewater.com or 0800 723 869

We are looking for an experienced raft guide that is keen to raft a summer of Grade 2 with a willingness to work in hospitality. Work here at Awastone is varied, with extensive gardens to maintain, a busy cafe and bar, two campgrounds and a rafting and kayaking operation.

The river work is predominantly family fun rafting and kayaking trips (Sit on top) with some school groups on the fringes of the season. Kayak instruction experience is an advantage.

The season starts at Labour Weekend and finishes soon after Easter.

The successful candidate will be willing to work in all aspects of our operation and experience in hospitality will be an advantage.

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The Role 

Grade II Raft Guide 

Grade 2 Kayak guide

Hospitality and Garden maintenance.

Qualifications needed 

New Zealand Grade 3 Raft Guide Award or equivalent.

Current First Aid Certificate preference to wilderness/ PHEC 

Pre-Employment Drug Test 

Current River Rescue Qualification

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Hours of Work / Pay 

Starting October 21st Ending April 23rd

Wage starts at $28 p/h

Amount of work dependant on client numbers with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Staff are expected  to work through the holiday season and weekends. 

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Housing 

Employee in this position is expected to live on site in shared staff housing.

Paul Eames

info@mangaweka.co.nz

Vector Wero Whitewater Park have several positions available. These could be permanent, fixed term or casual positions depending on your situation. We offer competitive rates of pay, a minimum number of hours each fortnight, and a great environment to learn, play and develop your skills. We also have some free accommodation available on site! We require you to be a NZ qualified Grade 2 raft guide as a minimum. Candidates should have a current first aid certificate and river rescue currency. Rafting will be your main duty, but as we are an operation offering multiple activities, flexibility is a must. Kayak skills and or qualifications would be a bonus. Pay will depend on experience and skills, and a bonus will be payable on completion of any 12 months contracts.

Some positions available to start now!

Please get in touch if you would like to know more.

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Tom Savage

tom.savage@wakapacific.org.nz

Trainee & Multi-Day River Guide

Have you got what it takes to be a Grade 5 guide on the Rangitikei River?

Each year we aim take on one trainee. This

position is perfect for someone who already has some white-water experience, and preferable their Grade 2 or 3 qualification. Applicants should have NZ residency as we prefer to train NZ guides.
What you need to know about the job:

• Rivers: You will not only be training on the Grade 4/5 section of the Rangitikei, but also guiding our Family Scenic Trips, Inflatable Kayak Trips and Multi Day Expeditions on the Rangitikei and Ngaruroro Rivers. There may also be the opportunity to be trained in our own Wooden Dory’s used for the Whanganui River Trips

• Conservation: Guides share a roster to check stoat traps upstream and downstream of the lodge

• Skills: We will be looking for someone who is up for a challenge on a technical river, but also self-motivated and fun

• Lodge: Due to the offerings of River Valley, you will also be trained to work with the Lodge Crew. These are paid off river hours.

• Season: This is a seasonal position for Summer 2023/24

• Other Qualifications: Full Drivers Licence would be a bonus, but not essential.

Email Janey – janey@rivervalley.co.nz, to get the ball rolling. Applications close Sunday 20th August 2023