2010 Season Employment Opportunities

 
Ski Instructor - any qualification - preferable to have Ski Race Team instruction capability.

Start and finish dates vary based on the position and wider experience of the employee.
Please fill in the forms linked at the bottom of this section - please only apply for ONE position only. Applications for "all positions" will not be considered. If you have experience relevant to more than one position - then please outline this in the experience / background section of the application. 

Suitable candidates must have NZ residency or a current NZ work visa. Please download and complete the Employment Application below and send to the Administration & Services Manager email jobs@skirainbow.co.nz or fax to +64 3 5211144


2010 JOB APPLICATION.doc                      2010 JOB APPLICATION .pdf

About Rainbow
Rainbow Ski Area is operated by Rainbow Sports Club Inc. The ski area has one main lift a T Bar, 1 Platter, 1 beginners rope tow and 2 handle tows servicing the terrain park and access to the West bowl.
We have a ski and board rental, cafeteria and retail shop.
We operate 2 Kassbohrer snow groomers and have a snow making system.

Work Environment
Rainbow Ski Area is a friendly professional workplace set in an idyllic mountain environment at the start of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Beyond Rainbow Mountain Sports Inc, the staff the and the local community have a strong sense of pride in what they have achieved in establishing the “Best small to medium sized ski area in New Zealand “for both the 2004 and 2005 seasons. With a strong sense of fun, family and community, Rainbow will always keep the focus on customer AND employee satisfaction.

Location
Rainbow Ski Area is located at the top of the South Island in the scenic Nelson Lakes area 1hr30min drive from Nelson or Blenheim and 4hr 30min drive from Christchurch.
The closest town is St Arnaud Village beside Lake Rotoiti and the Nelson Lakes National  Park.

Season
The operating season typically runs from Late June through to early Oct, this is very much dependent on snow levels and can vary.

Staff
Rainbow employs up to 30 staff for the winter.All staff are required to work as a team and will be asked from time to help out in other areas of the Ski Field operation. Training is provided and some of the attributes we look for are:

* A willingness to get on with others
* Professional attitude towards work
* A commitment to providing an enjoyable experience for our guests

Overseas Applicants
All overseas applicants must have a valid work visa
For further information refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service website www.immigration.govt.nz
Australian citizens are legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Uniforms
All staff are supplied with a uniform to suit their particular job .All uniforms must be returned when employment ceases.  Staff must supply their own boots or shoes, thermal underwear, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Instructors and Ski Patrol must supply their own skis and boards.
Allowances are paid  as a part of the wage to contribute towards the extra cost of these items.

Staff Transport
Free transport is provided to all staff on duty from St Arnaud Village to the ski field and return.
If staff are asked by Mountain Management to provide there own transport a travel allowance will be paid.

All applicants should use the on line employment application form & attach a recent photo & CV.
Receipt of application and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by e mail
Applicants considered for interviews will be contacted either by phone or e mail.