Wanaka
Wanaka is a bustling tourist town nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. With a year round population of 4,000 she springs to life in the winter months with up to 5,000 visitors per day arriving to enjoy all this stunning destination has to offer. Winter in Wanaka starts at the end of June and runs for approximately 15 weeks until early October.
For detailed information on all attractions, activities and events go to www.skilakewanaka.com
Why Treble Cone?
Sitting just 35 minutes from Wanaka town centre, with 550 hectares of skiable terrain, stunning views, legendary powder snow, superb café facilities and groomed pistes catering to all abilities, Treble Cone has something for everyone.
Want to be a part of it?
With approximately 100,000 visitors per year Treble Cone employs up to 180 full time staff. Our Snow Sports School employs approximately 50 Snow Sports instructors many of whom return season after season.
What do you expect of your employees and what type of people are you looking for?
We at Treble Cone pride ourselves on our exceptionally high service standards. We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly instructors with a high degree of professionalism.
Treble Cone Snow Sports School offers a wide range of programmes and lessons for our guests of all ages and abilities. Instructors will be required to be available to teach all ages and programmes in a safe and friendly environment, along with working on any Treble Cone Events.
(Treble Cone won the People's Choice Snow.co New Zealand Ski Area Service Award Survey for 2005 and 2006. This is the fourth time since its inception in 1999 that Treble Cone has won this award. Surveys said that Treble Cone offered the best service in tickets, rental, lifts & café facilities In 2007 we won best café and best Ski School in New Zealand.)
How to apply?
Applications for Snow Sports Instructors have now closed. However if you are interested in working as an instructor at Treble Cone and not have a current ISIA equivalent certification and current ISIA membership we are still taking applications for our Hiring Clinic (see information below).
ISIA Qualifications:
NZSIA Stage Two
APSI Level 2
CSIA Level 3
PSIA Level 3
OBSV Landesschilehrer
French Stagiere
Swiss Full
Kyoshi (Jokoyoshi) Japan
Hiring Clinic:
The Hiring Clinic is for instructors who do not have a current ISIA equivalent qualification. The Hiring clinic is a selection based opportunity for full or part time employment at Treble Cone Snow Sports School. Information and bookings for the Hiring Clinic are limited and need to be done online. The cost for this 4 day course is $250.00 (this payment will not be processed until you have been accepted and notified of course details).
Note: All positions have been filled, however if you would like to go on a waiting list please email snowandboard@treblecone.com or ph 03 443 7443 ext 715
Treble Cone will be holding their Snow Sports Instructor Hiring Clinic from the 1st – 4th of July 2008. This is a 4 day course run by our Treble Cone ski and snowboard trainers that will cover all aspects of snow sports instruction and offer the chance of selection for full-time or part time casual employment for the season. During the four day course our trainers will coach you on personal ski / board improvement, teaching tactics for children and adults, teaching progressions, class management, professionalism, demos and detection/correction.
If any successful applicants have purchased an early season seasons pass they will have this refunded upon successful employment.
Treble Cone can not organise your accommodation or transport however there are many options of backpacker style accommodation available in the town of Wanaka.
Go to www.lakewanaka.com for accommodation options.
There are limited numbers for this course so an advanced booking is advised.
If employment is offered you will be required to complete an employee induction day following the course.
People registering for the Hiring Clinic need to be legally eligible to work in New Zealand.
Previous teaching experience is not required but a minimal level of qualification is needed. For example a current NZSIA CSI, CASI 1 or 2, BASI 3, APSI 1, PSIA 1, OBSV anwarter, Jokyoshu Japan or similar in home snow sport alliance.
Make a Booking for the Snow Sports School Hiring Clinic
What is a covering letter and CV?
A covering letter is a letter introducing yourself and stating your suitability for the position you have applied for. A CV or resume is a concise summary of your education, experience and achievements. Applications without both of these will not be considered.
When would I start working, if I was successful?
Company training starts on the 22nd of June in Wanaka and is compulsory for all employees to attend. We aim to open on the 30th of June, weather and snow conditions permitting. Our scheduled closing date for 2008 is October 5th.
Work Schedule
The Snow Sports School runs 7 days a week for the duration of the season. Group lessons run every day at 10.30am and 1.30pm for duration of 2 hours. Between these times instructors may take Private Lessons. Treble Cone offer a wide range of programmes and products from Adult Improvement Clinics, Private lessons, all day TC Cat Kids Club through our range of Specialised programmes. All instructors will be asked to work on various different products throughout the season along with Events.
Each instructor works on a 5/6 day roster, 6 days during peak season and 5 during off peak season or as required.
Training
Instructor specific training is offered throughout the season to help improve your personal and professional skills along with qualification specific training.
Police Vetting
By law all employees that may be working with children must have been police vetted. Before you are able to start work a police vetting form needs to be completed and signed by you and processed by the NZ Police. A copy will be sent to all successful online applicants along with their employment pack. Hiring clinic applicants will need to download the form, complete it and send it in to us before their place is confirmed on the clinic.
Are there any staff benefits?
Treble Cone tries to improve its benefits each year based on our Staff Survey Feedback Forms. This year we are offering even bigger discounts on the mountain. It is important to us that our staff can avail of as many benefits as possible to make their stay more affordable.
You must always show your staff pass to avail of these discounts.
On Mountain benefits include:
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Free Season Pass |
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Ten half price tickets for friends/relatives |
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Free tea/coffee/hot chocolate from staff room |
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$6.00 Mountain Meals (a tasty, hot and very generous and affordable option from our Award Winning Restaurant) |
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25% off all other cafe food (alcohol not included) |
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$2 coffee from cafe (our baristas excel in the art of exceptional coffee making) |
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20% off all Retail |
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Discounts in rental shop |
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Free staff transport from Wanaka |
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Staff Parties |
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Social calendar including events at local businesses |
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Huge discounts at other ski fields (50% off other ski fields, $20 day passes at Cardrona and SnowPark) |
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Free medical care (on mountain) |
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Discounts in Restaurants/bars/gym/internet cafes/clothing and sport shops/etc |
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Discounted uniform (indoor staff) which is yours to keep at end of season |
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Start of season offers: |
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Scott goggles and sunglasses (from approx $30-$50) |
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Thermal underwear |
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Staff hoodies at a discounted rate |
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Is accommodation easy to find?
We strongly recommend that you try to arrange accommodation before you get here unless you are planning to arrive in early to mid May. You should have enough funds to keep yourself either in a Backpackers or Camp Ground while looking unless you have pre-arranged accommodation. The best way to find a place is by advertising and checking notice boards daily. ‘The Messenger’ is a free weekly advertising rag. This is available on a Wednesday from ‘Print It’ and distributed to letter boxes. (It is also available on line at www.printit.co.nz. You can also place an ad very cheaply.) You will be asked to pay a bond when you are renting and most likely sign a rental agreement. In some instances, references are required. Although Treble Cone does not arrange or provide accommodation for staff, if you are having difficulty finding accommodation before commencing work, let us know and we may be able to help.
Try:
www.professionals.co.nz
www.accommodationwanaka.co.nz
www.skilakewanaka.com for Backpacker and campsite information.
Some of our staff choose to stay at the Glendhu Bay Motor Camp which is situated at beautiful Glendhu Bay on the way from Wanaka to Treble Cone. Staff transport picks up and drops off at the camp. You can contact them at glendhucamp@xtra.co.nz
It is worthwhile noting that you are coming to a resort town and the cost of living may well be more than what you are used to. You should have enough money to set yourself up in accommodation including bond, electricity connections etc and to support yourself for at least a couple of weeks after your start of employment date until you receive your first pay, and some extra to cover any unexpected costs throughout the season. You should also be prepared for the fact that you may have to share a room to manage your costs.
How do I get to and from work?
Staff transport for general staff leaves Wanaka at 7.15am. A Snow Sports School transport leaves Wanaka at 7.50am after doing pick ups at various points around town.
Equipment
Uniform reflective of the position will be supplied at the start of employment. It is the employees’ responsibility to ensure all outdoor clothing supplied is returned in reasonable condition at the end of the season.
Employees should provide their own protective equipment such as sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves etc. All skiing and boarding equipment must also be supplied by the employee.
Immigration
Instructors successful in gaining employment through the online application process will be sponsored for a work visa if necessary. You will need to download the application form 1015 from the immigration website at www.dol.govt.nz/immigration and complete it and send it to the nearest New Zealand embassy along with your CV, proof of qualifications, passport and a job offer letter, immigration form and contract which we will send you. It is a good idea to check out where the nearest embassy is to you and how long they will take to process your visa ahead of time.
All hiring clinic applicants will need to have organised their own work visa or be legally entitled to work in New Zealand for the duration of the season (16th June – 5th October).
Wages
Wages are paid fortnightly. You must have an IRD number and a NZ bank account. We can assist you with attaining both of the above if you have not done so before commencing
employment. For more details, contact hr@treblecone.com
You can not be paid until you have both of these.
IRD number application forms (IR595) can be downloaded from www.ird.govt.nz
Banks with branches in Wanaka are:
Am I covered if I have an accident on the mountain?
If you have an accident while carrying out the duties of your job or if on a ride break or day off you will be covered by ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation). You will be treated by the Medical Centre Staff on the mountain free of charge and if necessary referred elsewhere thereafter. ACC will pay a portion of any Doctor’s bill and will also pay a portion of your wages should you be unable to resume your duties straight away. Treble Cone provides a ‘Return to Work Scheme’ so as to enable you to work in an area that is more convenient where possible.
Travel insurance for overseas workers is still recommended as any medical treatment required outside of New Zealand is not covered by ACC.
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