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We are one of Christchurch's most active training providers and we recognise that the success of our company is totally dependent upon the skills and enthusiasm of our staff. We place high priority on our ability to work effectively as a team, and to maintain total quality as a training provider.
The Horizons' team of Christchurch training providers combines the skills and experience of training and development consultants, facilitators, and leading outdoor professionals. We have worked with a broad range of organisations in New Zealand and overseas, as front line staff, team leaders and senior managers. This mix of training, team leadership, and management experience enables us to identify well with our clients, their needs and requirements, and helps us to provide a practical approach to programme design and delivery.
You'll find our team of training providers to be:
• Motivated & motivating
with drive and enthusiasm to burn
• Passionate & compassionate
we care about what we do, and who we work with
• Reliable & professional
self assured and self reliant
• Skilled & experienced
leading edge capability & flexibility (we'll do whatever it takes to make it work)
Our Christchurch training providers include the following key players:
 Mark Smith - Managing Director
- Post-graduate Diploma in Training & Development (Massey - current)
- Bachelor of Business Studies (Massey)
- Certificate of Sports Studies (Otago)
- QSA Safety Auditor
Mark has many years of experience as a training consultant, facilitator and business manager. He has worked for leading training organisations in New Zealand and overseas, and has extensive management experience in the snow sport, recreation and adventure industries. Mark's entrepreneurial spirit and focus have been instrumental in the development of Horizons Unlimited Ltd since 1995.
Recognised as a specialist in experiential learning methodology, Mark is interested in the design and delivery of training interventions that have a lasting effect and make an impact on individual and/or organisational performance.
Mark's interest in simple but effective methods, and the impact of individual behaviour, is also evident in his approach to another area of speciality - as a leading Safety Auditor for the adventure industry.
 Hilary Cave - Operations Manager
- Bachelor Physical Education (Otago)
- New Zealand Mountain Guides Association Glacier Guide
- NZMGA Trainee Ski Guide
Hilary has spent many years working in the front line in the Adventure Tourism industry, working as a glacier and ski guide, ski patroller and walking tour guide. More recently she has guided and instructed in Antarctica.
The six years Hilary spent as operations manager at one of the South Island's busiest Adventure Tourism operators strengthened her interest in organisations and how they can run smoothly and be successful. Hilary's recent move to the Horizons team of Christchurch training providers has allowed her to explore a new combination of her extensive outdoor skills with her organisational experience.
 David Goldsworthy - Lead Tutor
- New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) Rock 1 Instructor
- NZOIA Kayak 1 Instructor
- Ropes Course Trainer
- Pre Hospital Emergency Care Course (PHEC)
Widely regarded as one of the most enthusiastic people most folk have ever met, Dave's zest and passion for life never wavers. Dave has an amazing ability to connect with and motivate people.
Dave's huge reservoir of energy and enthusiasm combined with his passion for the development of people makes him a teacher with very special qualities.
With a wealth of teaching and facilitating experience, Dave can take students of all ages and backgrounds into challenging environments to make skill and personal development fun and easy. Dave has many years of experience training young people (especially as leaders) and has positively affected the lives of many.
 Gemma Parkin
- New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) Rock 1
- NZOIA Bush
- Pre Hospital Emergency Care
An emerging player in the Adventure Education field, Gemma has worked as an outdoor instructor for five years. She has held positions at Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Rock and Ice and Full On New Zealand. Gemma has a thorough and professional approach, often displaying wisdom beyond her years.
At Horizons Unlimited, Gemma organises and instructs on a wide variety Adventure Education Programmes for local schools and administers the Christchurch Ropes course.
"Christchurch training providers at Horizons Unlimited help to unlock people's potential."
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