AdventureWorks
Outdoor Instructor Qualifications
We are passionate about the benefits of learning, leading and developing others through activities in the outdoors. Our qualifications will support you to be an inspirational outdoor leader
AdventureWorks has an agreement with New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association NZOIA. Completing Level 4 and 5 Leader qualifications will gain the equivalent NZOIA Award and membership
Student feedback
"Looking back over the 3-day training with Janet, the online videos, and the 2-day assessment , I have really enjoyed this AdventureWorks course!"
Qualification Levels
List of Services
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NZ Cert Outdoor Leadership Level 4 Strands + NZOIA LeaderNZ Cert Outdoor Leadership Level 4 Strands + NZOIA Leader
For people who operate independently under indirect supervision, and lead participants in a specific outdoor activity, where the emphasis is on safety, in low technical yet dynamic outdoor environments.
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NZ Cert Outdoor Instructor Level 5 Strands + NZOIA 1NZ Cert Outdoor Instructor Level 5 Strands + NZOIA 1
For people who operate independently and provide instruction and leadership for participants during specific outdoor activities. The emphasis of this qualification is on how to lead others through safe, sequenced, learning experiences in dynamic outdoor environments.
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NZ Cert Senior Outdoor Leadership Level 6 StrandNZ Cert Senior Outdoor Leadership Level 6 Strand
For people who operate independently and provide instruction and leadership for participants during specific outdoor activities. The emphasis of this qualification is on how to lead others through safe, sequenced, learning experiences in dynamic outdoor environments.
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Trainee Outdoor Instructor ProgramTrainee Outdoor Instructor Program
Take your career on an adventure and make a start in the outdoor instructing, education and guiding industries. This program will support you to learn while being in a workplace or volunteer organisation and gain valuable industry-recognised qualifications over the period of a year
Qualification Strand Information
Calendar
| activity | type | start_date | end_date | region | level | availability |
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| High Ropes | Assessment | 21/03/2026 | 21/03/2026 | Waikato Region | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| High Ropes | Assessment | 22/03/2026 | 22/03/2026 | Hunua | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Flatwater Kayak | Training | 23/03/2026 | 24/03/2026 | Maungatautari | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Rock & Abseil | Assessment | 28/03/2026 | 28/03/2026 | Wharepapa South | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| High Ropes | Assessment | 22/04/2026 | 23/04/2026 | Hunua | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| Bush | Training | 28/04/2026 | 01/05/2026 | Taranaki | Full | |
| Bush | Training | 09/05/2026 | 10/05/2026 | Auckland | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Bush | Training | 12/05/2026 | 13/05/2026 | Northland Region | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Bush | Assessment | 15/05/2026 | 17/05/2026 | Pureora Forest Park | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| Flatwater Kayak | Assessment | 27/05/2026 | 28/05/2026 | Maungatautari | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Rock & Abseil | Training | 03/06/2026 | 04/06/2026 | Christchurch | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Bush | Assessment | 04/06/2026 | 05/06/2026 | Hunua | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| High Ropes | Assessment | 08/06/2026 | 09/06/2026 | Raurimu | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| Rock Climbing | Assessment | 12/06/2026 | 12/06/2026 | Full | ||
| Bush | Assessment | 13/06/2026 | 15/06/2026 | Pureora Forest Park | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| Bush | Assessment | 19/06/2026 | 21/06/2026 | Pureora Forest Park | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| Sea Kayaking | Training | 22/06/2026 | 24/06/2026 | Orewa | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| Bush | Assessment | 27/06/2026 | 28/06/2026 | Auckland | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Bush | Training | 10/07/2026 | 12/07/2026 | Glentui | 5 / NZOIA | Places Available |
| High Ropes | Training | 14/07/2026 | 17/07/2026 | Henderson, Auckland | 5 / NZOIA | Places Available |
| Bush | Training | 14/07/2026 | 16/07/2026 | Pureora Forest Park | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| High Ropes | Assessment | 18/07/2026 | 18/07/2026 | Henderson, Auckland | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Rock & Abseil | Training | 22/07/2026 | 24/07/2026 | Manawatū-Whanganui Region | 5 / NZOIA | Places Available |
| Mountain Biking | Training | 25/07/2026 | 26/07/2026 | Auckland | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Places Available |
| Bush | Assessment | 28/07/2026 | 29/07/2026 | Whangārei | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Rock & Abseil | Assessment | 05/08/2026 | 06/08/2026 | Christchurch | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Full |
| Mountain Biking | Training | 08/08/2026 | 09/08/2026 | 5 / NZOIA | Full | |
| Sea Kayaking | Assessment | 11/08/2026 | 13/08/2026 | 5 / NZOIA | Full | |
| High Ropes | Assessment | 11/08/2026 | 11/08/2026 | Henderson, Auckland | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| High Ropes | Assessment | 13/08/2026 | 14/08/2026 | Mangatāwhiri | 5 / NZOIA | Full |
| High Ropes | Assessment | 19/08/2026 | 20/08/2026 | 5 / NZOIA | Full | |
| Rock & Abseil | Training | 25/08/2026 | 26/08/2026 | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Places Available | |
| Sea Kayaking | Training | 03/10/2026 | 04/10/2026 | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Places Available | |
| Mountain Biking | Assessment | 10/10/2026 | 11/10/2026 | Auckland | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Places Available |
| Rock & Abseil | Assessment | 11/10/2026 | 13/10/2026 | 5 / NZOIA | Places Available | |
| Mountain Biking | Training | 17/10/2026 | 18/10/2026 | 5 / NZOIA | Full | |
| Bush | Assessment | 30/10/2026 | 01/11/2026 | Glentui | 5 / NZOIA | Places Available |
| Bush | Assessment | 13/11/2026 | 15/11/2026 | 5 / NZOIA | Full | |
| Sea Kayaking | Assessment | 10/12/2026 | 12/12/2026 | 4 / NZOIA Leader | Places Available |
Intakes Currently Enrolling
Bush 1/Level 5
Location: Pueora Forest Park
Spots Available: 3/5
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 5) Bush.
In Person Training: TBD
In Person Assessment: TBD
Rock 1/Level 5
Location: Wharepapa South
Spots Available: 3/5
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 5) Rock.
In Person Training: TBD
In Person Assessment: TBD
Sea Kayak Level 4/Leader
Location: Orewa
Spots Available: 3/5
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 4) Sea Kayak.
In Person Training: TBD
In Person Assessment: TBD
Learner Pathways
Who We Work With
We are passionate about the value of learning in the outdoors through the outdoors and for the outdoors
Becoming an outdoor instructor is not just a job, it's a lifestyle that allows you to inspire and connect with others through nature. As an outdoor instructor, you have the power to ignite a passion for the outdoors in others, to help them push beyond their limits, and to cultivate a love for the natural world that will last a lifetime. With every step you take, every mountain you climb, and every river you navigate, you have the opportunity to not only teach but also to learn, to grow, and to transform. So, if you're ready to embrace a life filled with adventure, challenge, and endless possibilities, then becoming an outdoor instructor may just be the most inspiring decision you'll ever make.
