Regulated under the Adventure Activity Regulations
Commercial operators of abseiling must be registered with WorkSafe and pass a safety audit before operating. See the Operator obligations guide for full requirements.
Qualifications
NZOIA Abseil Leader
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-RK-AB
4-year currency
View details →NZOIA Climbing Wall Supervisor
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CW-L
4-year currency
View details →NZOIA Rock 1
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-RK-I
4-year currency
View details →NZOIA Rock 2
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-RK-AD
4-year currency
View details →NZOIA Rock Leader
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-RK-L
4-year currency
View details →NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 5) with strands
NZ Qualifications Authority · 5214
NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (with strands)
NZ Qualifications Authority · 3662
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Safety References
ASGs, guidelines, and templates for abseiling
Flooding, Landslips & Snowfall
New WorkSafe guidance (April 2025) — applies to all outdoor activity providers.
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Operators must have their SMS audited by an approved Technical Advisor every three years.
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