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Job Availabilities for the upcoming season. 

Think you'll be a great fit? Send your CV through to the provided company contacts. 

Dart River Adventures

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. 

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! 

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

Apply Here.

Serious Fun Riverboarding

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

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

Southern White Water 

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

 

Vector Wero 

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.

Tom Savage

tom.savage@wakapacific.org.nz

Amuri Jet Adventures

Amuri Jet Adventures is a family owned and operated business offering adventure activities like Jetboating, Rafting, Quadbiking/Atv’s and Claybird shooting in the busy little picturesque tourist town of Hanmer Springs about 1 and a half hour drive from Christchurch. 

We currently have a full time, fixed term (Oct-March/April) position available for the upcoming season for a Raft guide – Grade 2 or higher. 

You will need to have the following: 

-   NZ Raft guide grade 2 or higher qualification

-   Current River Rescue certification preferrable

-  Current First Aid certificate

-   Full, clean Driver’s license preferrable

 

Our raft trips involve rafting down the Waiau river (grade 2) with fantastic views, cliff jumping (river dependent) and a return Jetboat ride back up to base. 

Safety and customer service is of utmost importance to us at Amuri Jet Adventures. You will need to be energetic, enthusiastic, friendly, great with customers and kids. You will be trained to guide/help with all other aspects of the business including maintenance and upkeep. Not a dull moment here! 

Could suit a Polytech student with the required qualifications. 

Accommodation may be available. 

Sounds like you? Apply now! 

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