Rafting / Funyak Supervisor - Tumu - Dart River Adventures

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Glenorchy, Queenstown

Description

Rafting / Funyak Supervisor - Kaiārahi

Dart River Adventures – Glenorchy / Queenstown

Permanent • Full Time

Adventure + Leadership + Culture

Lead on the water. Inspire on the shore. Connect people to place.

Kia ora! Are you ready to turn one of Aotearoa’s most iconic outdoor experiences into your everyday office?

Dart River Adventures is seeking a Funyak Supervisor / Kaiārahi — a natural leader who thrives in the outdoors, loves working with people, and is passionate about delivering unforgettable adventures on the Dart River.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and developing a talented team of Funyak Guides
• Coordinating safe, smooth, and efficient on‑river operations
• Making key decisions about weather, river conditions, and safety
• Ensuring exceptional manaakitanga and memorable experiences for manuhiri
• Role‑modelling Ngāi Tahu values and fostering a strong team culture
• Supporting daily operations, compliance, training, and hazard management

What You’ll Bring:

• Leadership experience in outdoor or adventure tourism
• Swift water rescue skills and confidence in dynamic river environments
• Strong communication, judgement, and people‑development skills
• Calm, solutions‑focused approach under pressure
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and high‑quality guest experiences
• Willingness to grow cultural capability and understanding of Ngāi Tahu values
• Class 2 licence + P endorsement (or working towards it)
• Current First Aid certificate

Why You’ll Love It:

• Competitive pay
• Daily staff transport from Queenstown to Glenorchy
• Full training and development opportunities
• Work uniforms and staff discounts
• Lunch provided on guiding days
• A supportive, fun, and values‑driven work whānau

Ready to lead an unforgettable experience? Nau mai, haere mai — apply now!

Dart River is a fun, unique and safe place to work and we'd like to keep it that way. Before starting with us, you'll go through a range of checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Health and safety is super important, and this is part of how we keep you, our team and our customers safe.

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.