May be regulated — check your specific operation
Sailing & Powerboating 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
Maritime NZ Inshore Launch Master
Maritime New Zealand · MNZ-ILM
5-year currency
View details →Maritime NZ Restricted Local Launch Operator
Maritime New Zealand · MNZ-RLLO
5-year currency
View details →Maritime NZ Skipper Restricted Limits
Maritime New Zealand · MNZ-SRL
5-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
Yachting NZ Club Coach
Yachting New Zealand · YNZ-CC
3-year currency
View details →Yachting NZ Dinghy Instructor
Yachting New Zealand · YNZ-DI
3-year currency
View details →Yachting NZ Keelboat Instructor
Yachting New Zealand · YNZ-KBI
3-year currency
View details →Yachting NZ Powerboat Instructor
Yachting New Zealand · YNZ-PBI
3-year currency
View details →Yachting NZ Senior Instructor
Yachting New Zealand · YNZ-SI
3-year currency
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Browse full calendarLegislation & Regulation
Maritime NZ — Sailing Operator Requirements
Licensing and safety requirements for commercial sailing operators
Maritime adventure activities — WorkSafe guidance
Information for providers of maritime adventure activities
Adventure Activity Regulations
WorkSafe registration, safety audit, and compliance requirements
Operator obligations — OutdoorNZ.org guide
Regulatory timeline, key obligations, and WorkSafe links
Managing natural hazard risks
WorkSafe guidance — required under Safety Audit Standard v2.0 (April 2024)
Flooding, Landslips & Snowfall
New WorkSafe guidance (April 2025) — applies to all outdoor activity providers.
Read guidanceNeed a TA audit?
Operators must have their SMS audited by an approved Technical Advisor every three years.
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