Horizons Unlimited

25/08/2025

Outdoor education is often undervalued, yet it offers unique opportunities for growth that extend beyond the classroom.

Through outdoor activities, individuals not only discover their potential but also develop essential personal and social skills that traditional learning environments may not foster.

These skills apply not only in outdoor environments but also in other future workplaces and careers.

Please support EONZ in their campaign to

19/08/2025

NEW JOB OPENING to join our team!

Outdoor Education Assistant / Senior Instructor
> 4 days / week minimum
> Fixed term - Monday 6 October – Friday 12 December 2025
> Possibility to renew contract for January – December 2026
> Applications close Friday 5th September 2025
> Interviews will be week beginning 8th September

Apply here - https://forms.gle/sKGKv2r8z3bUMrCB6

Questions? Email programmemanager@horizons.co.nz

15/08/2025

NCEA Changes & Outdoor Education – Update

EONZ is currently working on our approach to respond to the government’s proposed NCEA changes, which would remove Outdoor Education from the senior subject list in the general pathway.

We believe Outdoor Education is not a “nice-to-have” or a frivolous subject, it’s a well-established, evidence-based area of learning that grows essential life skills like leadership, resilience, environmental stewardship, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills are valued in every sector, not just the outdoors, and have helped countless people thrive in careers from business to tourism, education to engineering.

We’ll be sharing more information next week, including practical ways you can help us advocate for OE’s rightful place in the curriculum.

In the meantime:
We’re looking for high-profile New Zealanders who studied Outdoor Education and feel it played a significant role in their career journey – in any field. If you know someone who fits this description, please tag them or email celia@eonz.org.nz

We want to make sure the voices of those who’ve benefited from Outdoor Education are heard loud and clear.



Photo Credit: Dave Cassaidy

14/08/2025

✨ LAST TERM 4 DATES AVAILABLE ✨

🧗Choose from a wide range of activities
📍 Various Chch locations or we can even come to your school for some programmes
📅 Dates available during the weeks listed below
⏰ From a 2hr session to a full day

✅ All equipment provided
✅ Safe, fun & experienced instructors

Email us today to find out more info@horizons.co.nz

08/08/2025

Want to boost your first aid skills before the summer guiding season begins?

Queenstown, we're heading your way next!

Reserve your spot in our Pre-Hospital Emergency Care course today at www.horizons.co.nz

09/07/2025

Join our team!

Contract Adventure Education Instructors
October 2025 – April 2026
📍 Christchurch & Surrounds

We’re gearing up for the busy season and seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and experienced Outdoor Education Instructors to join our small team!

Programme Details:
We are now accepting applications for three instructor roles:

🔹 Application 1 – Day Programmes:
Casual ongoing work throughout the season delivering local adventure education sessions such as ABL, ropes and water-based activities.

🔹 Application 2 – Overnight Tramping Journeys:
Join us for a series of Year 9 tramps including off-track nav, river crossing and Cave Stream:
• Site induction/training: 25 November 2025
• Trips: 27–28 Nov, 1–2 Dec, 3–4 Dec
In addition to below, must have: wilderness first aid certificate, tramping and overnight group experience.

🔹 Application 3 – Full Season Availability:
Keen for as much work as possible? Apply for both day programmes and overnight camps. Ideal for experienced instructors with a broad skill set. Note: for the right candidate, we also have one position for a guaranteed 8 days/ fortnight for term 4 and term 1.

Who We’re Looking For:
Confident working with school-aged participants
Skilled in outdoor instruction, group facilitation, and risk management
Flexible, proactive, reliable and able to work independently
Great communication and teamwork
Holds relevant first aid certificate (or is willing to get before start date) - PHEC preferred

Preferred - Holds (or is working towards) relevant outdoor qualifications (e.g., NZOIA)
Applicants must be a NZ citizen, resident or have a current visa allowing you to work in NZ.

Apply Here: www.horizons.co.nz
Applications close Friday 1st August 2025
Interviews will be held week of 11th August 2025

24/06/2025

🚴‍♂️ Outdoor First Aid for Mountain Bikers

✅ Grab your mates and get prepared for remote adventures while satisfying your workplace’s first aid needs!

🚑 Learn from the people who train CAP’s patrollers !

There’s even a special discount for CAP annual and season pass holders!

Limited spaces!

Book now: www.horizons.co.nz

09/06/2025

📢 • Instructors • Guides • Patrollers • Adventure Activity Providers • Remote Workers • Outdoor Enthusiasts • Teachers 📢

🛣️ It’s that time of year again - we are coming South!
⛑️PHEC & Phec Refreshers
📍NEW Location: Queenstown (PHEC Refresher)

🩺🌲 Why Choose Us? 🌲🩺

✅ Competent staff – taught by experienced wilderness medics & outdoor professionals

✅ Hands-on, realistic scenario-based learning – not just classroom based

✅ Tailored to the outdoors – emergency management where help isn't minutes away

✅ Fully aligned with WorkSafe SMS Requirements — with first aid training customized for your unique adventure activity risks and locations

✅ Broad range of topics – injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, transportation and more

✅ Great price – Value for money

❓Got questions – Email us - emcare@horizons.co.nz

[Bookings must be made through our website]

Horizons is a Christchurch team building, training and development company, who uses the Outdoors

04/06/2025

🌲✨ Adventure Education Programmes✨🌲

As well as providing students with outdoor experiences that broaden and deepen their curriculum learning, Adventure Education programmes can offer other amazing benefits to help your students to grow in ways the classroom can’t always offer such as:

✅ Boosts self-confidence
✅ Encourages teamwork and leadership
✅ Improves problem-solving skills
✅ Builds resilience through challenge

At Horizons Unlimited we facilitate a wide range of activities and will tailor your programme to complement the curriculum and meet your intended learning outcomes. We have venues in and around Christchurch or can come to the school if transport is a barrier to participation.

📅 Dates still available for term 4
💰Funding available to help us get more young people engaged!

Enquire now: info@horizons.co.nz

03/06/2025

🚑 Upcoming outdoor first aid course for mountain bike enthusiasts ! 🚵‍♂️

Introducing our exhilarating CAP 2-Day MTB First Aid Course, designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to confidently handle emergency situations in the great outdoors. Whether you're an avid adventurer, a nature enthusiast, or a professional in the outdoor industry, this course....

27/05/2025

It was a beautiful day for abseiling in Christchurch! 🌞

We run a programmes all year round for schools, community groups and corporate groups from day events to multi-day camps.

Get in touch today: info@horizons.co.nz

15/04/2025

Last Avon River SUP trip for the season - Book now!