Ski Patroller

5 days ago


Canterbury, New Zealand Porters Ski Area Full time

The main function of this role is to ensure the well-being of guests and staff at the ski area by professional caregiving and hazard management. This consists of, responding to accidents on the mountain, erecting preventative signage and education, conducting avalanche control work. You will report directly to the Ski Patrol Manager.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

- Previous Ski Patrol / Snow Safety experience
- Pre-hospital Emergency Care qualification (Or overseas equivalent)
- Avalanche Risk Management Level 5 qualification (Or overseas equivalent)
- Preferable: Avalanche Risk Management Level 6 with approved hander / CSL certification.

At Porters, we work together as a unified team across all departments. As rates of busyness fluctuate from department to department, on any one day you could be asked by management to work outside of your given job description, so a flexible attitude to helping your fellow team members where possible is essential to every position. Management will not abuse this by requesting your assistance outside of your physical ability or your job training level.

Please include a cover letter (within the same file) with your current curriculum vitae. Additionally, please state if you want a full-time or part-time position, part-time means weekend and holidays only. For the Ski & Snowboard School, please include with your CV a copy of relevant qualifications, plus a photograph.

Also please remember to tell us if you have any managerial or supervisory experience.

All applicants need to send a recent passport-type photograph plus a copy of your work visa (where applicable).

We are only able to help fully qualified instructors, patrollers and groomer operators to obtain a work permit. Please contact us directly for sponsored visa options.

**Further Employment Details****:
**Working Holiday Visas****:
UK; Japan; Canada; Ireland; Netherlands; France; Germany; Italy; Sweden; Chile; Japan; Malaysia; Korea; Singapore; Hong Kong; Czech Republic, Argentina; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Malta; Taiwan; USA; Uruguay.

The visas can be applied for through the New Zealand Embassy of your country. Note that the visa must be applied for in your home country - working holiday visas are not issued once you are in New Zealand.

**Pay Rates****:
Pay rates start from $22.70 per hour but of course this varies depending on position and experience. Hours of work and length of employment can vary with weather and snow conditions. We only employ people who can make a commitment for the entire season. During the peak season most full-time employees can expect to work 5-6 days per week and 35-40 hours.

**Accommodation****:
We will assist with finding accommodation in the Springfield area. Transport from Springfield to and from the ski area is provided.

**Your Application****:


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