Job Vacancies

Join the Original Whitewater Rafting Company in Rotorua on the famous Kaituna river. This is an opportunity to work on one of the world's best stretches of commercial whitewater, guiding customers over the legendary 7m waterfall. We are looking for an experienced raft guide who already has their NZRA Grade 5 license who can hit the ground running, bring strong river skills, and become part of a close-knit crew that prides itself on professionalism, teamwork and delivering world-class rafting experiences. Season Start: September onwards 2026 Finish: End of March 2027 Opportunity to guide 3–5 trips per day during peak season Consistent full-time work throughout the summer season Minimum Requirements: Current New Zealand Grade 5 Raft Guide qualification Current Valid First Aid Certificate Excellent river skills and sound decision-making under pressure Strong communication and customer service skills Professional attitude and commitment to safety Available for the full 2026/27 season Why Join Kaituna Cascades? Guide one of the world's most iconic commercial rafting rivers. Work with one of New Zealand's most experienced rafting companies. Join a tight-knit crew with outstanding team culture and morale. Enjoy a supportive environment where guides look after one another and take pride in their work. Spend your summer doing what you love while sharing unforgettable adventures with people from around the world. If you're an experienced NZ Grade 5 guide looking for an epic season rafting on the Kaituna River & can legally work in New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you. (sorry we are not giving out any work visas this season)

30th Sep. - 6th Oct 2026 Clutha River: Wanaka to Balclutha (Source-to-Sea journey) Two raft guides; grade 2 Must be current in First aid and River Rescue. Accommodation, food and transport covered during the journey. Contact clacoste@snm.nz or 0275011639

Kia ora team , We’re on the hunt for some epic humans to join the crew at Rotorua Rafting. With winter rolling in and summer 2026/27 not far behind, we’re looking to build a solid team of legends across the board: Grade 3 Safety Kayakers Grade 4/5 Raft Guides Senior Grade 4/5 Guides If you’re NZ-qualified and keen to get stuck into one of the best rivers going, we’d love to hear from you. Why Rotorua Rafting? You’ll be guiding on the Kaituna River – home to the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. It’s a proper playground with big water, technical lines, and a team that takes pride in running tight, professional operations while still having a good yarn along the way. We’re all about: Strong safety culture and progression Backing our crew to be the best in the game Good vibes on and off the river Being part of something bigger in the Okere community What we’re looking for Current NZRA qualification (relevant to your role) Solid river skills and good decision-making under pressure Team players who bring energy and professionalism People who genuinely care about delivering a mean experience for guests What’s on offer Winter + summer opportunities (with potential to roll straight through) Competitive pay based on experience and quals Work on a world-class stretch of whitewater A tight-knit crew that knows how to work hard and have a laugh If this sounds like you, flick us a message or email through your CV and quals. Keen to build a team of absolute weapons for the seasons ahead. Let’s go