New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association

Excellence in Outdoor Instruction

NZOIA is the professional body for outdoor instructors, leaders and guides in all sectors of the outdoor community. As the standard setting body for various pursuits, our qualifications are recognised as the benchmark of accepted best practice throughout NZ, and are well regarded overseas. Holders of our qualifications are assessed to high standards of technical skill, instructional and leadership ability and knowledge; and maintain high standards of professional conduct.

Our scheme provides a sequenced pathway of qualifications in:
• Bush and Alpine Tramping and Mountaineering
• Rock Climbing
• Kayaking and Sea Kayaking
• Caving.

NZOIA provides a programme of training courses for instructors in all of the above activities.

NZOIA represents its members at a national level, promoting their interests with other outdoor organisations and government bodies. Details of training and assessment courses, syllabi, membership and registration can be found on our website.

Ph: 04 385 6048
E-mail: ao@nzoia.org.nz
Website: www.nzoia.org.nz