Jackson Taylor has extensive experience in outdoor education and recreation leadership. He holds qualifications in rock climbing, abseiling, ropes courses, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and more from CPIT. He has worked as an outdoor instructor for several organizations in New Zealand and Australia, leading activities for students, schools and corporate groups. Taylor has also worked as a tourism guide, driving tours and leading hiking trips around New Zealand. He has a background in youth mentoring and coordinating expeditions in developing countries.

1. Jackson Taylor
TERIERY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) (ARA) Christchurch
Diploma in Environmental and Outdoor Leadership (Level 5) 2012
 I gained a broad educational base in environmental and outdoor education.
 Instructor and Guiding training in: Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Low/High Ropes Courses, Kayaking,
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Adventure Based Learning and Basic Mountaineering.
 Instructor opportunities: Instructing and facilitating groups of 8-16 year old school students in Rock-
climbing and Tramping techniques. Groups included people with disabilities.
 Theory courses in: Professional Practice in the Outdoors. Applied Outdoors Leadership. Health and
Physical Education Foundations, Safety and Crisis Management.
NZOIA Awards in: Bush One, Bush Leader and Rock Leader
New Zealand Outdoor Instructor Association
St Andrews College Christchurch
NCEA Level One, Two, Three 2004 -2010
 2009 Leadership Course
 2008 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
 2007 Conscientious Academic Endeavour
FIRST AID QUALIFICATION
 Pre Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC)
 Peak Safety Outdoor First Aid
ACHIEVEMENTS OUTSIDE WORK AND EDUCATION
 Outward Bound Mind, Body and Soul three week course
 RLSNZ Bronze Medallion (Royal Life Saving New Zealand)
 Chef Brendon food presentation Certificate
 Basic Food Certificate
DRIVING QUALIFICATION
 Passenger Endorsement
 Class 1 and 2 New Zealand Driver Licence
 Defensive Driving Qualification
RUGBY ACHIEVEMENTS RUGBY CLUB: CHRISTCHURCH FOTBALL CLUB
 New Zealand u17 Training Squad
 South Island Secondary Schools Team 2010
Mobile: +64210620004 Home: +6433561322 Email: jacksontaylor.dc@gmail.com Location: Christchurch
Objective: To further develop my career in the outdoor industry allowing me to use my
practical knowledge of the natural environment, improve my leadership qualities and enjoy
working in a people focused role.
Career Objectives and Work Experience: After securing my tertiary qualification I wasted no
time getting into the outdoor sector. Over the last few years I have worked in an amazing
industry, experiencing hands on practical jobs and learning many vital lessons. On top of my
formal training I have received on the job training. I have built a base combining jobs in and
around Outdoor Education plus Travel and Tourism. I am always looking to improve
professionally, to bring a great attitude to what I do and am motivated in up skilling. Below is
a summary of my job types.

2. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR ROLES
Total Adventures Outdoor Activity Instructor Noosa, Queensland, Australia 2016
Learn Active Outdoor Instructor Canterbury 2015
Outdoor Education New Zealand (OENZ) Outdoor Instructor Canterbury Region 2015
Activity Hanmer Outdoor Activity Instructor Hanmer Springs 2014
 Outdoor instruction and guiding in Abseiling, High/Low Ropes, Outdoor plus Indoor Rock Climbing, Tree
Climbing, Mountain Biking, Problem Solving Activities, Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft Building, Bush
Navigation, Bush Skills, Wilderness Skills, Environmental Studies, Adventure Based Learning Games,
Camping, Orienteering, Beach Games. Day to day equipment care, maintenance and logging information.
These roles have come from my expedition and centre-based work catering for school camps and
corporate events.
 At Total Adventures I had students from a Tertiary College studying Outdoor Education view me for a
week allowing me an opportunity to pass on my knowledge in a range of activities.
 With Learn Active I was Instructing Bush Navigation for low and high level disabled people. Skills in
location awareness, maps, compasses and flora and fauna identification.
 In my time at OENZ I worked on rock climbing trips, navigation skills in the outdoors and problem solving
activities for senior school students. It gave me experiences working on eight school camps. There were
many responsibilities such as overall running of activities, medical first response, general handyman and
making safety calls.
 One of my roles at Activity Hanmer put me in charge of Hazard identification. I had to manage risk
assessment and use the channels of reporting laid out in the standard operating procedures.
TOUR GUIDE ROLES
Stray Driver Guide New Zealand 2015
G Adventures CEO Lead Guide New Zealand 2014-2015
Active Adventures Hiking Tour Guide Queenstown + South Island 2013-2014
 I worked as a tourism guide working nationwide in New Zealand. I provided commentary, organized
accommodation and activities and I was always ensuring that my passengers were having an enjoyable
time. Transport was in large buses so this was great to add to my driving skills. I was the go to man for any
concerns at all whilst on trip. Being able to manage difficult people and excellent time management were a
must. This role required excellent communication, collaboration, creativity, leadership and directional
skills.
OTHER SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
180 Degrees Trust Outdoor Activity Instructor/ Youth Coordinator Christchurch 2015
 As an Instructor I organized and ran short and long intensive trips in the South Island Back Country for
youth at risk involved with Trust 180 Degrees Alternative Education School. On camps I instructed
students in Bush Navigation, Wilderness Skills, Mountain Biking, Rock climbing, Flora and Fauna
Identification.
 The other side of my job as a Youth Coordinator involved working with at risk youth who were involved
with the Youth Court for many reasons. This involved collaborating with Youth Court and Social Workers
and attending weekly court hearings for my mentees. I managed several mentees and worked with them
to reduce offending, engage them in important areas of life, teach life skills, and help writing a C.V, verbal
discussions, creating positivity, stress reduction, planning and goal setting as well as bonding through a
range of outdoor activities to gain interest.
World Challenge Expedition Assistant Vietnam and Cambodia 2014
 World Challenge is a company that focuses on one-month school expeditions to developing nations around
the world. Collaboration with operators and ensuring student safety was essential. Confirming bookings,
money, trip admin, activities, budget were all in check. I kept students motivated guiding them through a
different environment and was looking to always include learning, fun and new experiences.
Poseidon Divers Dive Master Trainee Dahab, Sinai Peninsula Egypt 2011
 Assisted instructors on Open Water Scuba Diving and Discover Scuba Diving courses.
 Gained my Dive Master’s Qualification.
 Kathmandu Retail Sales Assistant Christchurch 2013
Provided exceptional customer service through detailed knowledge of gear and the outdoors.
Achieving maximum sales by assisting Store Management.