Posted 09 June, 2026
Snowsports - Level 3 Work & Train Snowsports Instructor
trojanholdings
9 Duke Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Full Time
Reference: 487_675256_5134
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
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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]
