Patrol - Crew - 2026 - RE

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Trojan Holdings’ Patrol Crew 2026 at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt seeks passionate ski patrollers to manage trail openings, assist with avalanche control, monitor conditions, administer first aid and coordinate evacuations. The role demands alpine experience, the ability to ski or snowboard in all weather, a calm, team oriented approach, and a commitment to ongoing training; qualifications in Pre-hospital Emergency Care with a 5-day scenario course and Avalanche Risk Management Level 5 or equivalent are compulsory. Prior experience and references are preferred. Benefits include a 3 Peak winter season pass for full time crew, transport to and from mountains, wellbeing support, meals, discounts, social events and free ski lessons. To apply, tailor your resume to show incident response, customer service, and mountain competency, provide clear references, demonstrate readiness for weather variability, and convey genuine enthusiasm for the mountains and snowsports; apply early and ensure you can commit to seasonal schedule shifts.

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Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let’s chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it’s a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it’s one that creates lasting memories that you’ll talk about for a lifetime.

Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.


Our staff are an important part of our mountain's personalities and help us deliver on our purpose. Our ski patrollers' priority is to ensure a safe and enjoyable ski area environment for all guests and staff by maintaining the highest possible standards of service, safety and professionalism.
Our established crew has built a reputation for exceptional service and delivery.
About the Role
• Manage trail open and closures and ensure trails are signposted accordingly
• Assist with avalanche control
• Monitor weather and changes in conditions and maintain records
• Administer first aid as required
• Coordinate patient evacuation from the ski area to the medical centre
About You
• Previous experience is considered a definite advantage and supporting references must be provided
• The ability to quickly build a rapport with all guests and staff, coupled with strong teamwork skills
• Applicants must be comfortable working in an alpine environment in a variety of weather conditions
• Good knowledge of ski area snow conditions, and the ability to ski or snowboard expertly in all-weather on all terrain
• A commitment to ongoing training and development throughout the season
• An understanding that employment is subject to the vagaries of the weather and the hours of work cannot be guaranteed
Skills and Qualifications
• Qualifications in Pre-hospital Emergency Care
◦ Must be supported by attendance at a 5-day scenario-based course
• Avalanche Risk Management Level 5, CAA Ops1, Pro1 or equivalent compulsory


As Kaitiaki of the mountains we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we’ve pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers)

A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew:
• 3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew)
• Discounted day passes at other ski areas
• Transport to/from mountains.
• Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff
• Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted)
• Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets
• Discounts on mountain
• Regularly organised social activities off mountain
• Cool recognition programmes with prizes
• Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)