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Unparalleled Opportunity in Adventure Tourism with Waitomo Adventures Ltd Position Includes Guiding, Operations and Training aspects We are seeking up to two experienced outdoors professionals to guide these activities, and also support our in-house training system for entry level staff. Hamilton location, based in the Waitomo area Full time role with minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week $35 - $40 per hour based on experience Waitomo Adventures Limited is the home of the phenomenal Lost World; Haggas Honking Holes; St Benedict’s Caverns; and others. If you’re successful, you will be stepping into a tight team; a professional but relaxed family-style company that has been operated by the founder for over 37 years. We were the first serious-adventure company to run out of Waitomo, innovative; boundary stretching and with a wicked sense of humour. Some of our guides have been with us for 20 plus years. We take our job very seriously; giving people life changing experiences and ensuring their safety is paramount every day. Health and Safety is super important; there is pre-employment and ongoing drug testing so only apply if you know you will pass this on an ongoing basis. Duties Include: • Meeting and greeting tour groups at commencement of each session • Clearly explaining to tour groups the correct and safe use of all equipment involved throughout the participation of all elements of the outdoor adventure • Supervising and guiding the tour groups and activities, including abseiling, rope ascending, ziplines, rock climbing, blackwater rafting • Rigging and operating rope access and rescue systems in accordance with best industry practice • Ensuring that all guiding equipment is up to safety standards and in good working order • Provide training for junior guides • Manage or support cave rescue training exercises • Reporting daily events including any incidents at close of each day Experience: • Prior experience is essential • This is a senior position for an individual with proven competencies in adventure tourism – especially height safety • At least two years of relevant work experience in the Adventure Caving Tourism industry is required • Height safety endorsement / certification, or similar • Full New Zealand Driver Licence or overseas equivalent with the ability to obtain a passenger endorsement as our caves are located within 30km of our base • Manual driving experience required • Good personal hygiene given the customer-facing role and close proximity of persons during the guiding sessions How to Apply: Check out our videos and website www.waitomo.co.nz to see if you think you would be a good fit. If so, then let us know why - send your resume and a covering letter to nick@waitomo.co.nz. Not many Employers can say “You will never be replaced by a robot”… We can ! 