Looking for a Kayak Guide

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Job Description

We are looking for a flexible Kayak Guide to work in a stunning part of New Zealand, based in Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula.

This is a summer seasonal position October- end of May each year. Akaroa is an incredible place to be if you love the outdoors! Rock climbing, hiking, water sports, mountain biking, it’s all here! We need someone to be based in akaroa. We may also have work as an Ebike guide during peak busy times

We need a kayak guide who has the following attributes:

Full Drivers License and ability to confidently reverse and drive with a large trailer into a narrow driveway.

Experienced Lead Kayak Guide

Confident operating tours solo - 8 people (4 x double kayaks).

Physically strong enough to load and carry double kayaks by yourself

Current NZ working visa or resident

Must be able to work on call 7 days during season

Able to retain the knowledge of local area, fauna,Maori culture and vocab, wildlife and flora and confidentially deliver an informative commentary through out the tours.

Enthusiastic, professional, able to entertain a group and relate to all ages and abilities that may be on the same tour.

Punctual and able to work to a schedule and communicate with management daily.

Our previous Lead guide was on his 3rd season before he had to return to the states due to Covid. It's pretty special here. please Email


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Accommodation Included :No

Job: Temporary or Seasonal

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