Jet Boat Driver / Kaiuruki Waka / Ngai Tahu Tourism

Jet Boat Driver Training

Shotover Jet | Dart River Adventures | Huka Falls Jet

This opportunity is open exclusively to registered Ngāi Tahu whānau. We’re currently taking expressions of interest – if successful, likely start dates would be 2026.

We’re keen to start a kōrero with you! Are you ready to represent your iwi in some of Aotearoa’s most breathtaking locations? Ngāi Tahu Tourism is gearing up for our next intake of jet boat drivers – and we’re calling on our whānau to take the wheel.

No experience needed – just passion, commitment, and a love for adventure. We’ll provide paid training and licensing to get you jet boat‑ready, plus ongoing development and career progression.

Where You’ll Make a Splash

• Shotover Jet – deliver epic 360° spins through the dramatic Kimiākau canyons
• Dart River Adventures – navigate braided rivers through iconic landscapes and ancient native forest
• Huka Falls Jet – take manuhiri on thrilling rides to the base of the spectacular Huka Falls

We’ll help match you to the location that suits you best – and support your relocation if needed.

Perks

What You’ll Do

What We’re Looking For

Mō Mātou – About Us

Ngāi Tahu Tourism is one of Aotearoa’s largest tourism operators. We showcase the best of our whenua while embracing manaakitanga and strengthening te reo Māori and tikanga across our teams.

Ready to take the wheel? This is a unique opportunity to gain a sought‑after skill in adventure tourism. We’ll train you – all we ask is a minimum two‑year commitment once qualified.

As part of our commitment to kia hoki ora atu, our recruitment process includes drug, alcohol, psychometric and medical testing.

Please apply via our Ngāi Tahu Tourism jobs site :

Apply now – nau mai, tauti mai!

If you’re not yet registered, we can help you with that too – just reach out and we’ll guide you through the process. If you are registered, awesome! Have your registration number ready when you apply.

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Kate Smith – |

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui – we can’t wait to welcome you to the tourism whānau.

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