New Zealand Ski Jobs

Castle-Frank

Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone has worked in any of the ski resorts in New Zealand? Planning on heading over in June and would like find out if it's difficult getting a job, accommodation ect. Anyone had any good / bad experiences?

Hey there. I just came back from 2 years in New Zealand living mainly in Queenstown. Firstly..I'm so jealous. I had the time of my life there.

The main ski areas are in and around Queenstown. Applications on nzski.com normally open in March. They run 3 different mountains- Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in QT and Mt Hutt which is outside Christchurch. I would recommend sticking with QT (just my opinion though..)

There are also 2 more ski fields in Wanaka which is around 45 mins from Queenstown. It's a smaller town but the mountains are better. They are Cardona and Treble Cone. Head to their websites for job info.

Working on the mountains has it's ups and downs. Firstly it's nothing like ski seasons in Europe. You have to drive between 30-45 mins to get to the ski fields from QT and there is no on-mountain accommodation. If you work on the ski fields you get a free season pass and free transport which saves you a tonne of money! QT is a pretty small town so it does tend to be pretty hard to get somewhere to live at that time of the year. I recommend looking on trade.co.nz closer to the time. the hostels also tend to fill up but that's a great way to meet people and possibly eventually finding somewhere.

If you don't want to work on the ski fields then it's a different story. QT goes through a "shoulder season" before winter starts..there's a massive influx of people to town who want jobs but no tourists to warrant hiring extra staff. If you want a job in town for winter I'd recommend getting there in April. No one will hire in May and if you leave it until June it's a lot harder (In saying that most people eventually find a job)

I'd get as much money behind you as possible before heading out there. QT is the most expensive place in NZ. Definitely $3,000-$4,000 anyway and that should keep your head above water for a while.

Let me know if you have any other questions. You will LOVE it there!

cpoh1

I already replied to your post in the other thread...

M450

Hey aoifegall I've already filled out my details with nzski to "express interest" in getting a job. I think it really kicks off on 1st March. Would you have any recommendation of which resort to aim for between the Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt?