NZOIA 4YA - 18 November 2016 | NZOIA Code of Ethical Practice

Job Board Update

New jobs for the Job Board this week
For previous job listings in the outdoor sector, please visit the job board on the members' only section of our website. You will need to be logged in as a member to follow these links.

Outdoor Educators | Land's Edge is one of Australia's leading providers of Outdoor Education Programs and is currently recruiting for Term 1 2017. They are seeking enthusiastic, qualified and experienced Outdoor Educators for group leading - working on both centre based and expedition based program; and Activity Instructing - for flat water canoeing /kayaking, snorkelling, surfing and mountain biking.

Outdoor Instructors | Nayland College in sunny Nelson is looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational outdoor instructor to help run their established and well resourced outdoor education program. It is a part-time position that will involve working on practicals during the day and numerous overnight trips throughout the year as well as doing gear technician work. They are looking for candidates that have experience and/or qualifications in the following areas; white water and sea kayaking, rock climbing, winter alpine, bush tramping, mountain biking and caving.

Bike Skills Coordinator | Bigfoot Adventures Limited based on the North Shore in Auckland are seeking someone to coordinate and manage all aspects of their Bike Skills Programmes, and fulfil client and contract obligations. See the jobs board for more info.

South Island Camps Facilitator | Scripture Union is looking for a dynamic Christian with great people skills, a passion to train leaders, and to see young people grow in their faith, through the medium of camping. You will lead a team of volunteers and work in with a talented team of staff who are passionate about what they do. The role has a start date at the beginning of April 2017 and can be a part-time or full-time role depending on the candidate and funding. Christchurch/Canterbury region.

Instructor | St Andrews College in Christchurch are looking for a contract instructor for 15 weeks work 7th Febuary 2017 to end of June 2017 at Castle Hill. Ideally the person would have a level 1 NZOIA award, PHEC first aid and be able to get a P driving endorsement.

NZOIA Events

Closing in January....

Don't get caught up in the Christmas/New Year excitement and forget to register for your course! Get your applications in early:

CLOSING 13 January 2017:

BUSH LEVEL 1 Refresher | 26 February 2017 in the North Island

CLOSING 20 January 2017:

SPORT CLIMBING ENDORSEMENT Assessment | 5 March 2017 in the North Island

SPORT CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR Assessment | 4 March 2017 in the North Island

KAYAK LEVEL 2 Assessment | 4 March 2017 in Murchison

ROCK LEVEL 1 Refresher | 4 March 2017 in Takaka

Model Students for Sea Kayaking in Nelson

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a model student for a Sea Kayak 1 assessment in Nelson on the 15^th or 16^th of December (or both!).
Gear hire available for $20!! There are two different sessions being run – a journey based session for those of any ability (including beginners) and an upskilling session for those with a bit more experience. Contact: Attn: Nat - admin@nzoia.org.nz - if you are keen or know of others who are.

Messages from the Office

NZOIA Code of Ethical Practice for Outdoor Professionals

An NZOIA member has responsibility for promoting the highest standards of outdoor instruction and guiding.

A motion was passed at the AGM to update and replace the current NZOIA Code of Conduct. The new NZOIA Code of Ethical Practice for Outdoor Professionals is now up on our website and can be read here.

It is important you read and are familiar with the new Code of Ethical Practice, as it is part of the terms and conditions of being a Full Member.

This document will be reveiwed annually. Feedback can be sent to board@nzoia.org.nz