Lifts Team Leader
Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let’s chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it’s a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it’s one that creates lasting memories that you’ll talk about for a lifetime.
Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.
Lifties are the face of our mountain, everyone who skis or rides at NZSki during the season will interact with a Lift Operator. We are therefore seeking a Team Leader with a fun-loving personality and an affinity for operating machinery safely who can multi-task and lead a team with a smile on their face. If this sounds like you then read on! This is a seasonal position, reporting to the Lifts Head of Department.
About the role
- Assist the HOD in the smooth safe operation of lifts and car park duties
- Multi-task, problem solve and work well under pressure
- Actively work in the operation - assisting guests on and off chairlifts safely, checking passes, managing queues, operating lift machinery, assisting with car park duties
- Motivate and develop the staff to embrace leadership
About You
- You will lead and develop the team, ensuring that safe, fun and world-class service is delivered for both our staff and our guests
- You will bring strong organisational skills paired with a practical and innovative approach to problem solving and task management.
- Proven ability to work under pressure in a team environment
- High levels of energy and the ability to quickly build a rapport with all guests and staff, coupled with strong leadership skills
- Health & safety conscious and a good record in this area
- Comfortable working outside in variable conditions, and available for early shifts as required
- Basic computer and administration skills
- Clean driving record
- Working knowledge of ski area equipment and a sound mechanical background is an advantage
Further Information
- Please note: This role may be based at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables in Queenstown.
As Kaitiaki of the mountains we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we’ve pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers)
A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew:
- 3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew)
- Discounted day passes at other ski areas
- Transport to/from mountains.
- Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff
- Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted)
- Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets
- Discounts on mountain
- Regularly organised social activities off mountain
- Cool recognition programmes with prizes
- Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)
- 9 Duke Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand