Plans, organises and provides guided rafting and kayaking trips for individuals or groups on whitewater rivers.

Meets members of a tour on arrival and makes introductions; organises and supervises groups involved in whitewater rafting outdoor 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 in water travelling quickly, often through narrow and rocky terrain.
• Utilises protective equipment.

• Up to a very heavy physical demand.
• Employees frequently stand or move to greet clients, set up and maintain equipment and to access whitewater areas.
• Employees sit for long periods when in their kayaks navigating the whitewater and when producing reports or completing administrative tasks.
• Stretching or reaching is required when paddling the kayak.
• Squatting or crouching is frequently required, when in the kayak.
• Contact with water is constantly required, water splashes are constant.
• Twisting of the body or neck is likely to be required frequently to watch out for group participants and to perform navigation tasks.
• Lifting, pulling or carrying is likely to be frequent when collecting and moving equipment.
• Bending will be required occasionally.
• Repetitive movements of the arms and hands are required when paddling.
• Use of hand tools and hand-held objects will be frequent and will involve equipment specific to the adventure activity (e.g. paddles).
• Mental skills necessary include analysis and decision-making, communication and organisational skills.

An NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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.