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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 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.co.nz |
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| Why Treble Cone? |
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| 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. |
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| Want to be part of it? |
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| With approximately 100,000 visitors per year Treble Cone employs up to 180 full time staff from all corners of the globe. With a wide range of positions on offer we are currently hunting down people with various skills, experience and knowledge to help us make our guests visit to Treble Cone the very best snow experience on offer. |
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| Do you have.... ? |
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Bundles of energy
Bags of Enthusiasm
Enjoy the outdoors with an aptitude to learn new skills
Excellent customer services skills
A balanced work hard, play hard attitude
Then we need you…. |
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| How to Apply? |
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| Please see Snow Sports School employment page for all application information for our Snow Sports School. |
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Applications open on the 16th of January 2008 and application forms will be available for download from our website then. Please include a covering letter and your CV with your application. Please note that only Ski Patrol applications may be emailed, all other applications must be posted. |
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Applications should be posted to Treble Cone, P.O. Box 206, Wanaka, New Zealand. |
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Positions close on 9th April 2008. Applicants we wish to interview will be contacted by email by Friday 25th April 2008. |
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Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email by the 25th April 2008. |
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Interviews will be held in late May and early June. |
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Please choose carefully as second choice position options are only used if a particular position cannot be filled. |
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| Things To Remember |
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Check you have included all required paper work in your initial application. Failure to do so will be terminal to your application! |
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For overseas employees: you must have a valid work visa allowing you to legally work in New Zealand for the full term of employment. We may be able to assist some skilled overseas applicants with obtaining visas (such as Snow Sports Instructors with ISIA certification). Please contact us for further details at hr@treblecone.com |
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What is a covering letter and CV?
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| 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. |
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Do you employee volunteers or internship placements?
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| No. Due to safety and guest service requirements all our employees are hired for the duration of the season and undertake a thorough training programme. |
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I can’t make the interview in May. Does this mean I will not be considered for employment at Treble Cone?
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| It is in your interest to be available for an interview if at all possible. There are many short listed applicants who will be contacted should you be unavailable for first round interviews. If there are still vacancies in certain departments, phone interviews may be held at the Manager’s discretion. In some cases (i.e. if you are an experienced groomer operator, ski patroller or returning staff member), exceptions will be made. |
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When would I start working, if I was successful?
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| Your employment (should you be successful) will commence on June 22nd with mandatory paid training. All staff are required to attend. Our proposed opening date is June 30th. This will be subject to snow. |
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Is accommodation easy to find?
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If you arrive in Wanaka in early to mid May, you should be able to find accommodation pretty easily, however, places are snapped up very quickly and arriving any later means you may not be as lucky. 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. |
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| Are there any staff benefits? |
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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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Comprehensive Ski/Board Improvement Programme (SIP/BIP) with fully qualified Treble Cone Instructors. This is group tuition (no more than 6 per group) for all levels. (This is at a discounted fee) |
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Free group sessions if minimum of three in group |
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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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Much More......... |
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| How do I get to and from work? |
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| Staff transport departs from Wanaka 7.15am every morning. Some departments will start earlier than this. Transport leaves Treble Cone Base at intervals from 3.15pm to 4.30pm. Snow School will have separate travel arrangements. |
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What equipment will I need?
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| 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, and thermal underwear. These are available at discounted prices in the mountain retail shop. You will also require sturdy work boots and gloves should you be in an outdoor position. |
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Do you employ many foreigners?
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Approximately 50% of our seasonal workforce is non Australasian. Many of our overseas employees return from year to year.
If you are not an NZ or Australian Resident, you must have a valid work permit. For more information go to www.immigration.govt.nz
We may be able to assist some qualified applicants with a work visa, e.g. ISIA Snow Sport instructors and experienced groomer operators. Please contact hr@treblecone.com for more information. |
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How am I paid and how often?
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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: |
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What do you expect of your employees and what type of people are you looking for?
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| We at Treble Cone pride ourselves on our exceptionally high service standards.
(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 best café and best ski school)
Ideally you should be an outgoing friendly and honest person. You should be a willing worker that takes initiative and looks to help wherever needed. You should be customer focused, be polite to both staff and guests at all times. You should have the ability to work in a team environment with lots of energy and personality and most importantly, know how to have fun. We take great pride in what we do and continuously strive to achieve the best results. We welcome people from all ‘walks and talks’ and what they can offer to Treble Cone. |
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How much time do I get to ski/ride?
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This varies with each department. Some jobs require you to ski/ride for your job. If you want to take ride/ski breaks you must arrange this with your Supervisor. Naturally enough, most people want to get out on the powder days. We try to accommodate this as much as possible. This is where being a team player is important so that everyone can get their fair share of the fun. You can avail of free skiing on your days off and will receive heavily discounted rates at other mtns. (You MUST have your pass with you). There may also be opportunities to go night skiing at another resort.
If you are involved in a SIP or BIP (see benefits above), every effort will be made to ensure you have your days off on these days. |
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Am I covered if I have an accident on the mountain?
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| 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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