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Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let's chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it's a lifestyle. Seasonal work is a rollercoaster, but it's one that creates lasting memories that you'll talk about for a lifetime.
Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.
This specialist role requires you to work as part of a close-knit team here at Mt Hutt, Methven, using our snowmaking equipment to produce high quality and volumes of snow in order to provide a first-class surface on our main trails and a base for natural snow. We are seeking experienced Snowmakers to join our Crew for the upcoming 2025 winter season. Of course, before heading on up our mountain to fire up the snow guns, we first rely on our Snowmaking team to check out conditions (as a snowmaker you become obsessed with temperatures and humidity!).
When conditions are right, a Crew will be dispatched. On the mountain, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the snow guns as well as the hoses, pumps, and hydrants.
About the Role Read and interpret weather and temperature information.The safe operation of snow guns, which includes placement, controlling water/air pressure, and following the correct start-up and shut down procedure.De-icing of snow guns and hydrants.Identifying repairs and maintenance requirements.Monitoring snow quality and snowpack cover.Record keeping of daily metrics.Safe operation of Snowmobiles.Willingness to undertake other duties on the ski area as required if snowmaking is not in operation.About You We are seeking self-motivated applicants with a proven commitment to working under pressure in a team environment.Previous snowmaking experience is essential.Previous experience of night shift work would be considered an advantage.Flexibility in working hours; rosters and the length of employment will always be subject to weather conditions and the amount of natural snow at the ski area.Applicants must be fit and energetic; there is some heavy lifting required as part of this role.Excellent safety record and ability to provide references to this effect.Comfortable working in an alpine environment in a variety of weather conditions.A good level of skiing/boarding skills.As Kaitiaki of the mountains, we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence. As proud supporters of Winter Pride, we've pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers).
A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mt Hutt crew:
3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew).Discounted day passes at other ski areas.Transport to/from mountains.Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff.Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted).Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries, and retail outlets.Discounts on mountain.Regularly organised social activities off mountain.Cool recognition programmes with prizes.Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew).
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