Chill Mountains Employment Vacancies
Updated 13 May 2025. Some ski areas are still requiring staff in order to operate this coming ski season. If you are interested in a position or know someone who is, get in touch with the mountains directly.
Rainbow
Mountain Operations Manager
Operations Lead
Customer Service Manager
Patrol
Lifts
Heavy Machine Operator - Groomer & Snowmaking
Heavy Machine Operator - Road & Snowmaking
Cafe
Rentals
Mechanic
Shuttles
Snow School - Ski instructors & Snowboarding Instructors
https://skirainbow.co.nz/employment/
Cheeseman
Tikcet Office Lead
https://www.mtcheeseman.co.nz/jobs/
Mt Lyford
Snow Sport Instructors (both ski and snowboard)
Operations Staff
Snow Safety Officer
Ticket Office & Administration
Cafeteria: Food and Beverage
https://www.mtlyford.co.nz/employment
Broken River
Ski Area Manager
Guest Services Supervisor
Ski Patrol & Field Ops Assistant
Chef/ Lodge Host
Volunteer
Groomer and Plant Operator
Guest Services Administrator
Snow Safety Officer & Field Ops Supervisor
Ski Instructor
https://www.brokenriver.co.nz/about-br/need-to-know/employment/
Cragieburn
General Manager
Snow Safety Officer
Ski Patrol / Field Staff
Ski Instructor
Field Assistant (Voluntary)
Cook
Ticket Office Supervisor
Day Lodge Supervisor
Customer Services/ Bar Supervisor
https://www.craigieburn.co.nz/meet-the-team
Awakino
Awakino does not employ anyone and relies on volunteers to run the ski field. Get in touch if you're keen on helping out this winter.