Work and train to become a qualified ski instructor
Based in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand you’ll train for your internationally recognized Level One and Two NZSIA qualifications and gain valuable work experience at the same time. To qualify for the internship you just need to make sure you have your
work visa and pass through Coronet Peak’s employment process.
New Zealand’s best Ski Trainers and Coaches
Snow Trainers and Coronet Peak’s coaches are Ski Trainers and Examiners for the NZSIA. We hire only the best to teach our ski instructor courses in NZ. We want our students to know exactly what is required to pass which is why we hire the coaches who run the exams.
The trainers have many years of experience both instructing and training students.
Great employment opportunities
When you finish your internship, we guide you with finding a job that fits your wants and needs for a career. We have great connections around the world so you can be sure we will find you an instructing job at a great resort. You can check our
links page to see some of the winter jobs available right now!
What’s included:
- Internship at Coronet Peak
Work for Coronet Peak’s highly acclaimed ski school, gain valuable teaching experience, make some great connections, and earn some money while you’re at it! To qualify for the internship you just need to make sure you have your work visa and pass through Coronet Peak’s employment process.
- Professional Ski Training
23 days of training at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas by qualified NZSIA trainers and examiners. When training you will also have ski school lift-line privileges which means more time skiing and less time waiting!
- NZSIA Membership and Level One Exam Fee
- Video Analysis Sessions
Video sessions to develop your own skiing and work on the necessary analytical skills for your exam.
- Transport
Transport to both ski areas every day of the week so you can ski, ski, ski!
- Season Lift Pass
Seasons pass for Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas.
- Equipment, clothing and workshop discounts
From Torpedo7, the best ski and snowboard shop in town!
- Snow Trainers Team Hoody
- Employment Assistance and Advice
- Airport Transfer on Arrival
Extras to budget for:
- Accommodation
If you need our help we can organise accommodation in a lodge in central Queenstown with communal lounge and kitchen facilities, within walking distance of supermarkets, shops, restaurants and Queenstown’s famous nightlife.
- NZSIA Level Two Exam Fee (optional)
- NZSIA Children’s Teaching Certification (optional)
Other fun stuff:
- Heliski trip
- Backcountry and avalanche awareness course
- Bungy Jump
- Sky Diving
