May be regulated — check your specific operation
Caving & Speleology operations may fall under the Adventure Activity Regulations depending on whether your operation meets the four statutory criteria (commercial, guided, recreational/educational, serious risk). Check the Operator obligations guide or contact WorkSafe at aao@worksafe.govt.nz.
Qualifications
NZOIA Cave 1
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CV-I
4-year currency
View details →NZOIA Cave 2
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CV-AD
4-year currency
View details →NZOIA Cave Leader
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CV-L
4-year currency
View details →NZOIA Cave Single Rope Technique Endorsement
NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CV-SRT
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 caving & speleology
Flooding, Landslips & Snowfall
New WorkSafe guidance (April 2025) — applies to all outdoor activity providers.
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