Head Ski Technician

Posted Monday, 28 April 2025 at 10 : 00 amAre you fueled by a passion for the outdoors?

Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains?

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Joining our crew is more than just working at NZSki — it's a lifestyle.

Seasonal work is a rollercoaster, but it's one that creates lasting memories 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 excellent customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.NZSki boasts one of the most modern and innovative rental fleets in the world, including the leading Head BYS system and Burton LTR snowboards.Our Head Ski Technician is responsible for supervising our Ski and Snowboard Technicians to service and repair all snowsports equipment.

This role will also work in the Workshop to repair & maintain all snowsports equipment, as well as answer any technical guest and rental operation questions for the wider crew.About the roleSafely tune and repair guest, staff, and rental snowsports equipment with professional service and guest relations.Supervise and operate the workshop, maintaining a clean and safe work environment.Manage a small team of ski techs, including onboarding, training, rostering, and upskilling.Ensure all daily staff schedules are correct and up to date.Share information across the team by holding daily debriefs at the end of the day.Actively recognize the team using NZSki's recognition program.Foster a H&S positive team environment.Report any new hazards, work incidents, or injuries.Be a role model and lead by example.Support wider rental team training delivery pre-season and provide ongoing training thereafter.Act as a contact point for team queries or issues.Support rental floor staff at peak times if required.Attend Team Leader and H&S meetings.Deliver exemplary customer service.Maintain general machine skills.About YouMinimum one year experience as a Lead Technician or Ski Workshop Team Leader or similar.Minimum three years experience as a Ski or Snowboard Technician.Excellent interpersonal skills.Health & safety conscious.A certificate at NZQA Level 4 or higher, including the credit and knowledge requirements of the NZ Certificate in Snowsports Equipment.Experience with current ski and snowboard servicing machinery and techniques preferred.Minimum one season as a rentals assistant or rentals technician essential.Further InformationThis role is planned to start in May 2025.As Kaitiaki of the mountains, we are committed to our environment, people, and communities, ensuring they benefit from our presence.

As proud supporters of Winter Pride, we pledge to continue providing a working environment that embraces diversity and inclusion.Uniforms are provided (just bring your own base layers).

A few reasons to join our crew at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mt Hu3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew)Discounted day passes at other ski areasTransport to / from mountainsExcellent wellbeing support for all staffNutritional hot crew meals each day (discounted)Discounts at local eateries, bars, breweries, and retail outletsDiscounts on mountain accessRegular social activities off-mountainRecognition programs with prizesEarn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)

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