OutdoorsMark is a safety-focused systems audit designed by the New Zealand outdoor sector for the New Zealand outdoor sector. It is suitable for a very wide range of outdoor activity providers from sole traders to multi-activity outdoor centres and is flexible enough to cater for all circumstances.
OutdoorsMark provides an independent process for assessing the robustness of operational safety policies, procedures and practices for alignment with currently accepted outdoor sector standards.
OutdoorsMark is awarded to organisations that achieve the required standard and is valid for a period of up to three years.
OutdoorsMark audits are conducted by approved OutdoorsMark auditors.
OutdoorsMark is administered, managed, and promoted by Outdoors New Zealand, the lead organisation supporting outdoor recreation, outdoor education and adventure activity providers in New Zealand. Encouraging best practice and continuous improvement in outdoor safety and programme delivery is a key area of focus for Outdoors New Zealand.
OutdoorsMark is recognised by:
- Department of Conservation
- Ministry of Education
- Maritime NZ
- SPARC
- ACC
- NZ Mountain Safety Council
- Water Safety NZ
- NZ Outdoor Instructors Association
- Education Outdoors NZ
- Secondary Principals Council
OutdoorsMark was launched by the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. Trevor Mallard on 1 March 2004 in the New Zealand Parliament.