Are you just as keen as us to take people into unspoiled wilderness and deliver the best experience ever……? Then we want to hear from you! Here at Abel Tasman Canyons we’re looking forward to another ripper of a season! We are now hiring. Join our professional, friendly and fun-loving team.
We are looking for:
- Canyoning Guides (Assistants and Trip Leaders)
- Office Manager
- Operations Manager
All-round superstars can apply for all positions!
Applications by email to info@abeltasmancanyons.co.nz with cover letter, CV, Applicant Details Form and relevant logbooks (rock, water, ropes).
Canyoning guides
Job details:
- Multiple Assistant Guide and Trip Leader positions available, starting in October and November 2023
- The season ends at the end of April 2024
- Casual and part time options available for Assistant Guides
- Minimum of 30 hours, maximum of 60 hours per week for Trip Leaders
- Rotating roster which includes weekends and public holidays
- Competitive pay according to experience and qualifications
- In-house pre-season and ongoing training provided
- Duties include guiding, teaching, driving and other operational work such as gear and site maintenance
- Job is located in Motueka
- Water taxi rides to get to work!!!
Requirements:
Before applying for a job you must be able to tick most of these boxes:
–provide cover letter, CV, Applicant details form, and relevant logbooks (rock, water, ropes)–
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- Plenty of personal and professional canyoning experience
- Assistant Guides: at least NZOIA Canyon Leader or overseas equivalent, or strong commitment to get qualified
- Trip Leaders: at least NZOIA Canyon 1, or Canyon 2 qualified (or overseas equivalent)
- Trip Leaders: at least one season of canyoning guiding experience
- Current Outdoor First Aid certificate, or higher
- Clean NZ drivers license or ability to convert overseas licence
- Passenger Endorsement for Trip Leaders
- Ability to connect with people at different ages, cultures and backgrounds
- Passion for sustainable and regenerative tourism
- Great communication skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable
- Strong work ethics
Benefits include discounted rates on equipment and local activities, and training opportunities through the New Zealand Canyoning School , external qualification options offered on a case by case basis as an incentive for multiple season commitment
Applications close: 3 September 2023
Office Manager
Job details:
- Position starts in October
- Position ends at the end of April (depending on how busy the season is)
- Competitive pay according to experience and performance
- In-house pre-season and ongoing training provided
- Duties include managing bookings, marketing, emails and lead generation
- Job is located in Motueka
Requirements:
Before applying for a job you must be able to tick most of these boxes:
–provide cover letter, CV, and Applicant details form –
- Marketing NINJA! (content creation / social media / CRM)
- 2+ yrs of office / tourism / customer service / marketing experience
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Attention to detail
- Clean NZ or international drivers license (P-endorsement is a bonus)
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable
- Strong work ethics
Benefits include discounted rates on equipment and local activities, and training opportunities through the New Zealand Canyoning School , external training options offered on a case by case basis as an incentive for multiple season commitment
Applications close at 5:00pm on Sunday the 15th of October.
Applicant must be entitled to work in NZ to apply for a position at Abel Tasman Canyons.
Operations Manager
Job details:
- Position starts in October
- Position ends in March/April depending on how busy the end of our season is
- Competitive pay according to experience and performance
- Minimum of 30 hours per week
- Duties include planning and organising bookings, safety management, staff supervision, staff training, gear and vehicle management, and other operational duties
- Job is located in Motueka
Requirements:
Before applying for a job you must be able to tick most of these boxes:
–provide cover letter, CV, and Applicant details form –
- 2+ yrs of management experience
- 2+ yrs of canyoning or related outdoor experience (of which at least one in New Zealand)
- At least NZOIA Canyon 1, or Canyon 2 qualified (or overseas equivalent)
- Current and in-depth knowledge of Safety Management in Adventure Tourism
- Ability to coach, supervise and motivate a close knit team
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Clean NZ drivers license (P-endorsement is a bonus)
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable
- Strong work ethics
Benefits include discounted rates on equipment and local activities, and training opportunities through the New Zealand Canyoning School , external qualification and training options offered on a case by case basis as an incentive for multiple season commitment
