Activity Guidelines · White Water Kayaking

White Water Kayaking

Regulated under the Adventure Activity Regulations

Commercial operators of white water kayaking must be registered with WorkSafe and pass a safety audit before operating. See the Operator obligations guide for full requirements.

Qualifications

NZOIA Artificial Whitewater Kayak

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-AW-I

4-year currency

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NZOIA Canoe 1

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CN-I

4-year currency

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NZOIA Canoe Guide

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CN-G

4-year currency

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NZOIA Canoe Leader

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CN-L

4-year currency

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NZOIA Kayak 1

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-KY-I

4-year currency

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NZOIA Kayak 2

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-KY-AD

4-year currency

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NZOIA Kayak Leader

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-KY-L

4-year currency

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NZOIA Multisport Kayak

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-KY-MS

4-year currency

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NZOIA Multisport Kayak Endorsement

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-KY-MS-E

4-year currency

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NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 5) with strands

NZ Qualifications Authority · 5214

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NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (with strands)

NZ Qualifications Authority · 3662

Level 4View details →

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Legislation & Regulation

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)

Safety References

ASGs, guidelines, and templates for white water kayaking

Guide

Kayaking Risk Assessment Template

Risk assessment guide for kayak operations

Natural Hazards

Flooding, Landslips & Snowfall

New WorkSafe guidance (April 2025) — applies to all outdoor activity providers.

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Technical Advisors

Need a TA audit?

Operators must have their SMS audited by an approved Technical Advisor every three years.

Find a Technical Advisor

All safety resources