WorK With us
Join the crew behind three of New Zealand's most iconic ski resorts. Live and work in Queenstown (Head Office, Coronet Peak or The Remarkables) or Methven (Mt Hutt).
Every day, our crew gets the mountain open and running. Everyone pitches in and has each other's backs. Our crew are a keen, adaptable, and approachable bunch, and we look for those qualities in those who want to join our team.
Outside of work, there's plenty of ways to unwind and make the season memorable with your new mates. And on top of working in a fun crew, in a stunning alpine location, there are some pretty sweet perks too.
Our shared Purpose
Our vision is to be the ultimate alpine destination, where adventure stays with you, connections to our maunga run deep, and the experience is unforgettable. With our passion for sustainability and innovation and a drive for excellence, we’re shaping the future of snowsports for generations to come.
Roads & Maintenance
The Roads Team are some of the first people on the mountain every day. They're clearing the road from snow and getting it prepped and safe for our guests to use.
They also help park cars efficiently in the mornings so we can get everyone on the mountain quickly! The Maintenance Team has a range of roles within it, from mechanics to carpenters to welders. They truly are the jacks of all trades!
Early Childhood Care
Skiwiland at Coronet Peak is a fully licensed Early Learning Centre that caters for children aged from two to five years. Learning experiences are informed by the NZ ECE curriculum through a range of experiences to build confidence that includes playing in the snow and even skiing. Early Childhood Carers require a Specialist Certificate in Early Childhood Education (SCE).
Living in Queenstown
People know Queenstown as the adventure capital of the world, but locals know it as a mountain town that thrives on an amazing work-life balance. It's a special place that brings cultures together from all over the world.
Central Queenstown is just 16 kilometres to Coronet Peak, and 24 kilometres to The Remarkables. A season in Queenstown is as much about the lifestyle as the job. Try to stick around once the snow season is over, because you'll want to go hiking or biking with your new best friends when the days get longer and it starts to warm up!
Living in Methven
Methven is a tight-knit, laid-back Kiwi ski town over the winter months. It's more affordable and quieter than the big resort towns, with a special high-country charm that's unique to New Zealand.
Methven is 30 kilometres to Mt Hutt base area, and staff get free transport to the mountain and back every day.
On your days off, make the most of what the Canterbury region has to offer. Check out the nearby club ski fields, get amongst mountain biking, fishing, and visit the Ōpuke hot pools. Christchurch is a 90 minute drive away, where you can get a bigger city fix every once in a while.
If you choose to work a season in Methven, you'll be welcomed into the community from day one. Our crew loves that you can walk everywhere, from home, to the shops, to your mates place, and the pub. It's the perfect spot for those keen on a slower, relaxed pace of life.
Employment FAQs
As if working with an energising crew in some of New Zealand's most stunning locations wasn't enough, there's heaps of perks to being part of the NZSki crew.
Here's a few:
- A free 3 Peaks Season Pass to Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt, The Remarkables
- Free transport to work (and on your days off)
- Free group skiing or snowboarding lessons
- Discounted staff lunches, food and drinks, rentals and retail at our on mountain facilities, local business discounts in retail shops, cafes, gyms and activities
- Discounted lift passes at other NZ ski fields
- Learning and development opportunities, including access to 25+ nationally recognised qualifications and our own NZSki-U professional development programme.
- Great recognition programmes
- An employee wellbeing care programme.
Benefits above are for full time staff. Benefits for part time or casual staff may vary.
For most roles, you'll need to be available anytime from the start of June to mid October. Our training week for all seasonal staff is held at the start of June. Some leadership roles start mid May.
If that doesn’t work for you, some roles are available for part of the season, or just during peak periods like school holidays and events. Just make your availability clear when you apply.
You need to submit an application to a certain job, and you don't need to have ski industry experience. But, if you can't decide which one to apply for, ask yourself:
- Do I want to work inside or outside?
- Can I work night shifts?
- Do I have any previous experience in an area we are recruiting for?
- Can I ski or snowboard?
Some positions require a specific level of experience and/or qualifications, these requirements are clearly listed in our job listings.
Most Winter roles will go live on our website and application platform around March. Industry Specialists like Patrol, Snow Sports, and Snowmaking specialists will go live in December.
If you can’t see the job you want, it might already be filled this year. Take a look at our other available jobs, because we’d still love to have you as part of the team!
Winter typically runs from June to October, weather and conditions permitting. For most roles, you need to be available from the start of June.
Our busy period is from July to mid-September, so there should be plenty of shifts to fill during this period. We advise everyone to save up before you get here, so that you feel comfortable during quiet periods, and take the shifts when they are available!
Queenstown:
We provide free transport for our staff on rostered working days, taking you to and from central Queenstown to our two mountains.
There is also a public bus route (costing from $2.50) which is available to and from many other local areas. For more information on this service please visit www.orc.govt.nz/public-transport/queenstown-buses
Methven:
We provide free transport for our staff on rostered working days, taking you to and from central Methven to work at Mt Hutt.
If you're going to work at Mt Hutt, you'll want to live in Methven.
In Queenstown, travel times can vary a lot, especially if you need to travel around peak time (7.30-9.30am or 3-6pm). Although the area is all relatively close, where you choose to live can effect your work-life balance.
If you work at The Remarkables in Queenstown, the closest suburbs are Frankton, Hanley's Farm, Jacks Point or Kelvin Heights.
If you work at Coronet Peak, the closest suburbs are Arthur's Point, Central Queenstown, Lake Hayes Estate, Shotover Country or Arrowtown.
Other areas you might choose to live in would be Fernhill, Frankton Road which are a short bike into town. Actual travel times will vary depending on traffic, weather and road conditions.
We do provide some limited staff accommodation. We try to facilitate putting our staff in touch with local accommodation providers, and families that have spare rooms when available. We have a private crew Facebook page that you can access to find accomodation too.
Yes, we provide staff uniforms. They are warm uniforms designed to suit the needs of the job. Most roles require you to supply your own footwear and if your job involves skiing or riding around the mountain or between work-stations then you will need to bring your own skis or snowboard.
Uniforms are loaned to you for the length of your employment, and need to be returned in good condition. For outdoor departments, we recommend buying some good base layers if you feel the cold more than others.
