This could be a freelance position too.

We are a Tour operator based in Taupo offering a variety of guided activities: kayaking, mountain biking & soon to be Tongariro Alpine Crossing and other walking tours.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about the outdoors and who wants to share their passion with others
  • And who may which to guide some of the other outdoor activity discipline
  • Assist us with training & induction of new alpine walking guides & signing of competency levels, etc. If you hold the appropriate outdoor qualifications.

You will need to be and have:

  • For Summer Alpine Guide:
    • NZOIA Bush or NZOIA Alpine or equivalent, or good internal competency /experience.
    • 2-Day Outdoor First Aid or equivalent.
  • For Senior Summer Alpine Guide:
    • NZOIA Bush 1 or NZOIA Alpine 1 or equivalent.
    • 5-Day PHEC First Aid or equivalent
  • Have good alpine walking skills and previous experience.
  • Self-motivated, confident, friendly, and outgoing.
  • Able to instruct and lead others.
  • Can organize and work will with within groups of people of all ages, nationalities and sometimes challenging weather conditions.
  • Be flexible to work on call and weekends.
  • Full driver’s License preferred.

If you want to know more about this position a job description is available on email request only.

If you feel that you can fit this position – please email your CV to info@tka.co.nz with header
note: Alpine Walking Guide. Or Contact Lisa on 0274 801 231.