Snow Sports School FAQs

• Work Visas

  We have a number of temporary work visas available for qualified & experienced overseas staff. These are available once we have offered you full time employment. The minimum requirements are:

  • NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 qualification or international equivalent
  • 2 full time seasons’ instructing experience

  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.

• Pre-Season Training

  All new staff are required to complete our Cardrona ONboard Induction Training & returning staff our Reboard training.

• A day in Cardrona’s Snow Sports School

  Instructors work an average of 4 or 5 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week, depending on business levels. Like every ski resort, our business is affected by snow conditions & 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 Lessons page.

• On-Snow Training

  There will be some compulsory on-snow training sessions within the first week of opening. Throughout the season we have an extensive training program for instructors. Both developmental & professional sessions are held throughout, with an aim to allow our instructors to continue to further their skills &/or qualifications.

• Accommodation

  Once you are offered a position we are able to assist in helping you find accommodation if you require. The People & Performance department works directly with one of the local letting agents, Professionals. Our first priority is 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 & 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:

  • We will need you to fill out all the compulsory information on the online form
  • Write us a cover letter in the space provided. (Remember we want to be dazzled. This is your chance to capture our attention)
  • We will need contact details for 2 relevant employers & 1 referee that we may contact for the purpose of your application
  • We need a job specific CV to be attached. Make sure it details your work history. If you have any relevant references you can add them also

  Please only apply once. Only applications received via our online form will be accepted.

• What happens after I submit my application?

  When we receive your application we will send you an email confirmation.

  Within 2 weeks of the recruitment period closing we will be in contact with you regarding the status of your application. At this time those who have been successful with the initial application will be asked to schedule a Skype interview.

  By the end of March agreements/contracts will be offered to successful applicants.

• If I’m successful, 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 & experience, accommodation needs etc. You will also receive regular emails updating you on pre-season training, visas, accommodation, police vetting etc.

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