Employment Opportunities – 2026/27 Summer Season
Auckland Sea Kayaks operates within one of New Zealand’s most diverse sea kayaking environments — the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi — and holds Department of Conservation concessions across the Auckland region and Northland. We’re recognised leaders in marine-based tourism and educational journeys, and we’re looking for a passionate Sea Kayak Guide to join our team this summer.
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NOW HIRING | Sea Kayak Guide / Outdoor Education Specialist
We offer a wide range of experiences, from hourly rentals and instructional courses to guided day tours and multi-day youth development journeys. This role is to work with our marine based tourism clients predominantly day and evening tours with some scope for marine based education for the right candidate.
Auckland Sea Kayaks was founded on a passion for the outdoors, kayaking expertise, and a commitment to conservation. Our team delivers genuine, safe, and inspiring marine-based experiences, and we’re now looking for guides who share our enthusiasm for education and adventure.
This seasonal role starts on 11 November 2025. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand, as we are unable to obtain visas in time for this period.
Why Work for Auckland Sea Kayaks
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- Focus on personal and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and great team culture
- Diverse and dynamic outdoor workplace
- Skilled and supportive co-workers
- Auckland’s most awarded sea kayak operator
- Rated #1 Guided Tour in New Zealand by Wilderness Magazine (Sunset Tour to Rangitoto)
- Sunset Tour to Rangitoto Island is rated #1 Nature & Wildlife Experience on TripAdvisor for Auckland
Applicants Must Have
- A genuine passion for kayaking and the marine environment.
- Respect for cultural diversity, strong communication skills, and good spoken English.
- A clean full driver’s licence and the ability to drive with a trailer (no additional licence required in New Zealand).
- A minimum of a two-year Outdoor Leadership or Adventure Tourism qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
- Ideally hold an NZOIA Sea Kayak qualification or international equivalent, or be able to demonstrate equivalent practical skills, including:
- Confident sea kayak manoeuvring
- Reliable self-rescue
- Consistent buddy rescue of a tandem kayak
- Familiarity with tow belt systems
A practical skills assessment will be part of the onboarding process.
Pay range: $25 – $30 NZD per hour or a multiday rate of $250 per day.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short introduction to:
nic@aucklandseakayaks.co.nz
Or call +64 9 213 4545 to discuss the role with Nic Mead.
