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About being a Level 3 Work and Train Snowsports Instructor
We welcome applications from Level 2 certified Snowsports instructors who are already booked into a Level 3 Work and Train programme with NZSki’s Queenstown Instructor Training or one of our partner Instructor Training Programme providers. Insert link here:
Work period (fixed term) is June 24 – July 19. You’ll be joining a talented team of instructors to work on our Queenstown mountains Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. After the peak season school holiday period you transition into a fulltime Level 3 training programme under the expert guidance of our world class instructor trainers. Depending on business levels there may be work available on a casual basis in Snowsports on weekends beyond July 19. This is not guaranteed, work as a casual employee is purely based on business demand.
You may attend a ‘Level 3 Training Only’ option from July 20 if not available to work. You would have access to a special rate Instructor Training Programme 3 Peak Season Pass and Mountain Transport. If training only is your preferred option please book in online here Level 3 Work and Train Programme and contact us at [email protected] for further detail
About being a Level 3 Work and Train Snowsports Instructor
We welcome applications from Level 2 certified Snowsports instructors who are already booked into the Level 3 Work and Train programme with NZSki Instructor Training or one of our partner Instructor Training Programme providers. Insert link here: Level 3 Work and Train Programme. Your job application will not be processed until you have booked in.
Work period (fixed term) is June 24 – July 19. You’ll be joining a talented team of instructors to work on our Queenstown mountains Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. After the peak season school holiday period you transition into a fulltime Level 3 training programme under the expert guidance of our world class instructor trainers. Depending on business levels there may be work available on a casual basis in Snowsports on weekends beyond July 19. This is not guaranteed, work as a casual employee is purely based on business demand.
You may attend a ‘Level 3 Training Only’ option from July 27 if not planning to be available to work. You would have access to special rate Instructor Training Programme 3 Peak Season Pass and Mountain Transport. If training only is your preferred option please book into the programme online here: Level 3 Work and Train Programme and contact us at [email protected] for further detail
About you - Level 3 Work and Train applicant
You’ll have at least 1-2 seasons experience teaching skiing or snowboarding as a Level 2 instructor. You are booking into a Level 3 work and train programme through a partner provider or direct with NZSki with all programmes commencing Monday July 20, 2026 Level 3 Work and Train Programme You are a resident of NZ or Australia or hold a current working holiday visa. You’ll have accommodation sorted in Queenstown and available to onboard from June 24 for a fixed term which ends July 18, at which time you will transition to a casual contract.
Onboarding
This will be completed online prior to you attending a ‘Meet the Team’ session on Wednesday June 24 at a venue close to Queenstown. From June 27 you’ll be available for work and on schedule through the Aus/NZ school holidays. You'll be teaching school groups, group lessons and based on depth of experience teaching, some may teach/coach multi-day programmes alongside our fulltime team of instructors in Queenstown. This opportunity is open to those who already hold NZSIA or SBINZ (or international equivalent) Level 2 certification with teaching experience.
Requirements:
You must be available for work 5-6 days/week between June 27 – July 26. Work availability is based on business levels. Please indicate in the application process which provider you are registered with for the Level 3 Work and Train programme from the following options:
NZSki Instructor Training (NZIT)
SITCo Educating Adventures Alpine Academy Snowminds
About the role:
Access to a 3 Peak Instructor Training Season Pass which you may continue to use during training once you have completed the employment period and have performed to a high standard.
Staff transport on scheduled days of work and training. You will be shown how to book your own transport on days off from training.
Online operational onboarding must be completed to be invited to the ‘Meet the Team’ session at Queenstown Events Centre on June 24 – this will be outlined in employment contract.
Access to a Snowsports uniform (jacket, plants, puffer) and staff lockers while working.
You will provide all your own equipment including ski or snowboarding gear, ski or snowboard boots, helmet, gloves, goggles, sunglasses
You will need to arrange your own accommodation and have a mobile phone capable of RFID scanning for daily use.
Further Information:
Applications for the work component of the work and train programme close 5pm Friday May 1, 2026. Level 3 Work & Train applications are processed from February 2026, we highly recommend booking in early to the training programme to then apply for a job in time. At some point spaces may no longer be available for the work component of any of our Level 3 Work and Train programmes.
For enquiries regarding any of our Level 3 Work and Train Programmes, please contact: [email protected]



