Contract Adventure Education Instructor

January – April 2026
Christchurch & Surrounds

This will be our next staff intake for the busy term 1 season!

Programme Details

We are currently accepting applications for adventure activity instructors for term 1 work delivering local adventure education sessions such as ABL, ropes and water-based activities as well as two multiday camps.

Must have:

Group leading experience in land, rope and water activities

Current first aid certificate (PHEC/wilderness preferred)

Who We’re Looking For

Confident working with school-aged participants
Skilled in outdoor instruction, group facilitation, and risk management
Flexible, proactive, reliable and able to work independently
Great communication and teamwork
Holds (or is working towards) relevant outdoor qualifications (e.g., NZOIA)
Holds relevant first aid certificate (or is willing to get before start date)

Email us to apply - programmemanager@horizons.co.nz