Plans, organises and provides guided trips for individuals or groups on mountains or glaciers.

Meets members of a tour on arrival and makes introductions; organises and supervises groups involved in outdoor mountaineering and trekking adventures; sets up and maintains equipment, and ensures that equipment is safe and in working condition; demonstrates and provides instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation; provides advice on safety measures, and ensures that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants; responds to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and takes appropriate further action if required; answers questions and advises on local interest points within a specific region; may maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work.

• Employees predominantly work outside, frequently in remote areas.
• Works only when the weather does not impinge on the safety of the event.
• Works at height.
• Utilises protective equipment as required.

• Up to very heavy physical demand.
• Employees frequently stand or move and may sit occasionally. Walking is a significant component of the job.
• Stretching or reaching is likely to be required when setting up equipment.
• Squatting or crouching is likely to be frequently required, when checking on participants and setting up and inspecting equipment.
• Contact with skin irritants is not typically required. Contact with water is likely for activities involving rivers, the sea or caves.
• Twisting of the body or neck is likely to be required occasionally.
• Lifting, pulling or carrying is likely to be frequent when collecting and moving equipment.
• Bending may be required occasionally.
• Repetitive movements may be required occasionally to frequently depending on the outdoor activity involved.
• Use of hand tools and hand-held objects will be frequent and will involve equipment such as ice picks, crampons and other mountain adventure equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include analysis and decision-making, communication and organisational skills.

An NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.