Job Description

We are on the hunt for several Canoe based river guides for the 2021-2022 summer season. The several positions have start dates that have some flexibility however, early October 2021 right through to the end of April 2022 is the length of our season.

This is a great opportunity to get fully immersed in the Canadian style Canoeing expedition tours while still in the southern hemisphere. We are looking for some people who want lots of work and a couple who are happy with a more relaxed roster as well.

The job: Multi day adventures primarily in the Whanganui National Park. Starting at base in the morning, you are responsible for all the group management of your tour, on the drive to the river you will be briefing and getting to know your team. Once there, you are trip leading all facets of multiday Canoe tours, teaching/instructing the technical skills required then guiding the guests through the gorges on water to campsites. This is a Grade 1-2 moving water high volume river that has a vast range from high water to low water therefore speed and technicality changes as well.

Meals are prepared and served by the guides and appropriate group leadership is always displayed to ensure both timeliness of the day and the best possible experience for our customers right until the drive away at the end of the tour, several days later.

About you: A self-starting and motivated guide who enjoys sharing and instructing people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Always asking yourself "How can I make my customer better than their last rapid?" and acting on it with clear communication and solid skills. You will have experience teaching paddling skills in Canoes, Rafts or Kayaks and be passionate about its delivery. The same goes for learning and showing the cultural, historical, and environmental facets of one on New Zealand's premier regions. It is also imperative that you have good personal hygiene habits that extend into food safety practices.

As much as anything, your temperament will be that of a calm and competent individual with an open and welcoming personality.

Skills and qualifications required:

-Ideally a Canoe based instructing or guiding qualification from either New Zealand or another recognised country.

-A current first aid certificate is required

-Qualification in or demonstrated knowledge of Swiftwater rescue techniques

-Ideal but not essential is a NZ Class 2 license (with P Endorsement)

We will be hiring people of different levels of experience, and so there is the opportunity for some more junior and more senior positions within the guiding group.

What you get:

-You will get a good rate of pay

-Some flexibility with workdays outside of peak times

-All food and campsite bookings provided while at work.

-Opportunity to Borrow gear for personal paddling days

-Independence while on tour to give it your own flavour

-Good support and training options from us to maximise your guiding development.If this sounds like you, or something you could "Pivot" your skills and background towards, then please get in touch with your resume and introductory email. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Phil by phone

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