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Just over an hours drive from Christchurch, Cheeseman offers a friendly, fun, family, accessible, alpine experience to its customers. We are a smaller ski area which operates all regular aspects of a commercial ski area operation and we also own and operate two accommodation lodges. With competitive remuneration including meals, accommodation and ski passes we provide a seamless deal that enables our staff to enjoy working and living in the mountains.
We have a strong contingent of returning staff that work well as a team and look forward to working with additional new team members. We have high professional standards and expect staff to work with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Working in a small team demands flexibility, a willingness to help out to cover others days off and especially when things get busy!
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We have two positions available for enthusiastic and experienced Patrollers who are team players and not afraid to roll up their sleeves to join our small patrol team for the 2026 winter season.
You should have a minimum of 2 seasons in the industry and Pre-hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) qualification (or equivalent). Ideally you will also have completed an Avalanche Level 5 (or equivalent overseas qualification). Experience with Avalanche mitigation by use of explosives would also be a benefit although not essential as we can provide training and eventual pathway to New Zealand qualifications in this area.
The role includes (but not limited to) general day to day ski patrol tasks, setting up and running the 2 T Bar lifts, daily trail set up, management and risk assessment, medical care and assisting the Snow Safety Officer run the Snow Safety programme.
On mountain accommodation and meals are provided, at a nominal weekly food & Board cost.
Assistance can be provided to appropriately skilled overseas applicants securing a working holiday or New Zealand Work Visa.
Start & Finish Dates TBC.
For a full job description please use the PDF link below to open the Position Description document
We are seeking the services of a qualified Snow Safety Officer & Forecaster for the 2026 winter season (July – September)
Applicants MUST have Avalanche Risk Management Level 6 (or equal overseas qualification) along with a minimum of 2 years or more working in the industry. Some experience in snow blasting is desirable and we can assist with obtaining local qualification to any successful overseas candidate.
The role encompasses both office based and in field work and is responsible for the day to day safety of guests both on the ski area and access road from an Avalanche perspective.
You will also be heavily involved in the daily management of Hazard Management and general field operations alongside the Mountain Manager.
Your role will also see you working alongside the patrol team and you will be required to carry out general patrol work which will include the daily start up and operation of lifts (in conjunction with other operations staff), attending to Medical incidents, marking hazards, ensuring signage and safety fences are in place and correct and any other general patrol work as required.
This is a key role within the small staff team and we are looking for team players to work alongside a diverse team.
On mountain accommodation and meals are provided, at a nominal weekly food & Board cost.
Assistance can be provided to appropriately skilled overseas applicants securing a working holiday or New Zealand Work Visa.
Start & Finish Dates TBC.
For a full job description please use the PDF link below to open the Position Description document
