May be regulated — check your specific operation
Surfing & Bodyboarding 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
Surfing NZ Coach Level 1
Surfing New Zealand · SURFNZ-L1
2-year currency
View details →Surfing NZ Coach Level 2
Surfing New Zealand · SURFNZ-L2
2-year currency
View details →Surfing NZ Coach Level 3
Surfing New Zealand · SURFNZ-L3
2-year currency
View details →Surfing NZ Foundation Coach
Surfing New Zealand · SURFNZ-FC
2-year currency
View details →SLSNZ Beach Education Instructor
Surf Life Saving NZ · SLSNZ-BEI
2-year currency
View details →SLSNZ IRB Driver
Surf Life Saving NZ · SLSNZ-IRBD
2-year currency
View details →SLSNZ Patrol Captain
Surf Life Saving NZ · SLSNZ-PC
1-year currency
View details →SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award
Surf Life Saving NZ · SLSNZ-SLA
1-year currency
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Safety References
ASGs, guidelines, and templates for surfing & bodyboarding
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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