Race and Events Crew

Posted Monday, 14 April 2025 at 10 : 00 am

Are you fueled 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 aski field - it’s a lifestyle, and seasonal work is a rollercoaster 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.

Coronet Peak is the home of ski racing in New Zealand. The race crew works hard to deliver a wide range of quality ski and snowboard events across the season. The Race Crew comprises 10-12 members, including a Head of Department, Race Administrator, Team Leader, and 7-9 Race Crew Staff. We start the winter with a Race Development program for children, certifying race crew and coaching during July over the school holidays. The event season runs from late July to the end of September. Responsibilities include preparing and executing local community events, ski and Snowboard Cross courses, and international races. The role varies daily and depends on the schedule, weather, and snow conditions, requiring early mornings and some late nights.

Ideal candidates are resourceful problem solvers, eager to be part of a tight-knit team, and willing to work hard. Flexibility, adaptability to weather changes, and a passion for snow and sport are essential. If you’re interested in running and setting up on-snow events, we look forward to hearing from you.

About the role

Coaching

• 12-day race development program focusing on essential skills over terrain and set environments for ages 6 to 12.
• Seeking ways to add value to the ski area through fun guest events.
• Maintaining and repairing gear.
• Creating start areas.
• Setting up safety features like B-Net.
• Transporting and staging equipment.
• Setting racecourses according to F.I.S ICR and NZCR standards.
• Managing race day operations, monitoring the course, and ensuring safety.
• Post-race course packing, gear storage, and reopening the hill to the public.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

Further Information

NZSki will review applications after the holiday season, starting no earlier than January 10th.

As Kaitiaki of the mountains, we are committed to environment, people, and community. We support diversity and inclusion through our workplace. Uniforms are provided; just bring your own base layers.

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