Welcome to Snowsports Centre EmploymentThe Cardrona Snowsports Center is made up of three departments. Ski and Snowboard School, High Performance Centre and the Instructor Training Centre. We hire around 200 staff each year from level 1 through to level three examiners and national and international coaches. On the Snowsports Centre Positions page you will find a brief description positions available for the 2012 season. Detailed information about working for the Cardrona Snowsports Centre and the application process are below.
Work VisasWe have a number of temporary work visas available for qualified and experienced overseas staff. These are available once we have offered you full time employment. The minimum requirements are...
Alternatively having your own working holiday visa before you apply is an advantage. It also means you can work for other employers as well as Cardrona if you choose to do so. Visit the Immigration New Zealand website for information on all visas. Police VettingAll employees of the Snowsports Centre are required to be vetted by the New Zealand Police. If you are successful in your application you will be sent a form to fill out. Pre Season TrainingEveryone is required to complete preseason training which will start on Monday 18th June 2012. There will be three modules to complete. Your DayInstructors work an average of four or five hours a day, five or six days a week; depending on business levels. Like every ski resort, our business is affected by snow conditions and weather. Subsequently adjustments to your working week will be made accordingly. For more details of the different types of products that you will be involved in teaching please check out our Ski & Snowboarding page. On Snow TrainingThere will be some compulsory on snow training sessions within the first week of opening. Also throughout the season we have an expansive training program for instructors. Both developmental and professional sessions are held throughout, with an aim to allow our instructors to continue to further their skills and /or qualifications. AccommodationOnce you are offered a position we are able to assist in helping you find accommodation if you require. The Cardrona Snowsports Centre works directly with one of the local letting agents, Professionals. Our first priority being, new hire instructors who are not from New Zealand. You will be placed with other instructors of (when possible) similar ages in houses in Wanaka. We act as the go between to introduce you to the letting agent at the start and then you will sign an agreement with Professionals. You will be required to pay a deposit prior to your arrival to secure your position. How do I apply?For your application we will require the following:
PLEASE ONLY APPLY ONCE. ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA OUR ONLINE FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED. What happens after submitting my application?On receiving your application we will send you an e-mail confirmation. By Monday 12th March or earlier we will be in contact with you regarding the status of your application. At this time those people who have been successful with the initial application we be asked to schedule a Skype interview. By March 23rd contracts will be offered to successful applicants. If I am successful with my application; what next?If you are offered a position we will require an answer within a week of the offer. You will then be required to provide some more information regarding visa requirements, proof of qualifications and experience, accommodation needs etc. You will also receive regular e-mails updating you on pre-season training, visas, accommodation, police vetting etc.
Mountain InformationPlease see Employment Information for all Applicants for more detailed information about Wanaka and working at Cardrona Alpine Resort. We look forward to receiving your application.Kind regards |
