PASSION, QUALITY, AND RESPECT
NZ Diving Limited is not just a dive shop. We’re dedicated and passionate about diving and who work hard to make all of your diving experiences the best they can be.
Whether you’re looking to become a professional diver, get certified, buy some new diving equipment, or travel with us, New Zealand Diving has you covered. We have been certifying divers for over 16 years and we’re committed to the highest standards of everything we do.
DIVER SAFETY AT ALL TIMES
NZ Diving is committed to diver safety and safe diving practices, at all times. We have additional COVID Safety precautions in place. We look forward to welcoming you and diving the wonders of New Zealand with you soon.
Find out about us below and who our team of experts are.
why choose us
NZ DIVING HAS ONE PRIORITY ~ YOU!
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We have some of the most experienced, friendly, enthusiastic crew you’ll come across on a dive charter boat! The professional yet friendly team at New Zealand Diving is committed to bringing you safe, quality, and personal scuba diving lessons and expert private guiding for both learners and experienced divers. Our instructors are fully trained and can offer tailored courses to suit your requirements Our staff have been fully trained in our Covid 19 safety plan New Zealand Diving is 100% locally owned and operated – we keep the personal touch.
DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR TRAINER
Neil is a SDI, TDI & SSI instructor trainer, also a PADI MSDT instructor, teaching students from beginners to instructors in a wide range of sports and technical courses. Known for his photographic and journalist work in a number of magazines around the world, he has setup New Zealand Diving to bring you the benefit of his experience. So if you want to try ice diving, wreck diving, dive to the depths or even solo diving. Come and see Neil.
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
Isja, originally from The Netherlands, started on a holiday in Bali in 2018, & after diving & taking courses in different parts of the world, Isja decided to become a divemaster. 2,5 years ago she became an instructor, teaching on a small island in Indonesia, until she joined our team in Feb 2024. Apart from teaching courses, Isja is a technical & cave diver and freediving diver. She would love to share her passion for teaching & the ocean with you!
INSTRUCTOR
Liana is a SDI instructor, teaching a wide range of courses. She is one of our longest serving members, always very professional, polite and popular with customers. She has only recently returned form her travels worldwide and is keen to help you in your diving.
INSTRUCTOR
NZ Diving’s long term instructor with vasts amount of knowledge and skills to share. He makes a great helper to all the newbies learning to dive and passionate about his diving
DIVEMASTER
An avid wreck ferret, Jon is a highly capable diver and has considerable experience. Great fun to be with and always willing to help. As he always says ``it's all about the diving``
DIVEMASTER
Jacqui has over 15 years diving experience and loves sharing her passion for diving with novice and experienced divers alike. She qualified as a Divemaster in NZ and is enthusiastic about exploring the local dive sites and sharing them with you.
DIVEMASTER TRAINEE
In 2014 Billie started her Open Water Course with us, and worked herself all the way up to Rescue Diver. When she got the opportunity to get back into diving and start her divemaster internship, she decided to go for it right away! Well known for her colourful hair and personality, our customers always have the best time diving with her!
DIVEMASTER TRAINEE
Don decided to try scuba diving this year so he could see exciting things & eat it. He has a passion for all things underwater. Scuba diving to make it easier and got hooked instantly! That made him decide to become a divemaster. Diving is the closest thing we get to the feeling of being weightless and in space. Don can’t wait to be in the water every day, he is always hungry!
DIVEMASTER TRAINEE
Taylor became an intern this year & from the start she knew she would love it! Taylor has a love for the ocean, no matter how cold. The feeling of flying through the water without any worries in the world is her favourite part about diving . Being fully submerged underwater, she can forget about the outside world & explore the underwater world. Taylor would love for you to join her.
DIVEMASTER TRAINEE
Will started diving recently, and fell in love with it right away! Diving is something he never knew he needed to do, and he can not wait to make a career out of it. He looks most forward to diving in even more spectacular places!
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Alistair is currently training for his full instructor & a made keen diver. He is passionate about the ocean and loves to help people progress with their diving. We look forward to seeing him join our instructor team.
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Come & dive with us and be on the team!