Summer Operations Outdoor 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.

We are seeking an Outdoor Lead 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 Summer Operations Manager.  

About the role 

• Assist the Summer Ops Manager in the smooth safe operation of lifts and outdoor operations
• 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
• Perform pre-start checks and shutdown of the lift
• Organize daily outdoor schedule
• Work with maintenance to ensure lift is working correctly
• End of day cleaning and pack down
• 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
• Ideally have a high interest or be an active mountain biker
• Be keen in developing new skills as our team members will be working across several tasks and be willing to assist in other departments and take on additional duties as required.  
• An understanding that employment is subject to the vagaries of the weather and the hours of work cannot be guaranteed
• Basic computer and administration skills
• Clean driving record
• Working knowledge of ski area equipment and a sound mechanical background is an advantage 

Further Information

• This role will commence in early December and run until April 2025