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Find your perfect career fit

Our Positions At Cardrona & Treble Cone

If you love snow, mountains and community, Cardrona and Treble Cone offer a range of positions for seasonal, permanent, indoor and outdoor roles. The positions listed below are just some of the roles available – explore our jobs board for all careers!

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Free Cardrona & Treble Cone season pass

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Discount for local experiences

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Partake in group lessons free of charge

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Sweet deals & discounts from other mountains

Lift Operator

Lift Operators are the mountain's early risers and late leavers, braving the elements to keep our chairlifts running smoothly so you can ride all day. Their reward? First and last tracks when the mountain’s all theirs.

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Host

Our Hosts are the friendly faces guests meet first, guiding them from the base to their best day on the mountain. They're the ultimate guest service superstars, whether it’s sharing tips, helping wherever needed, or even suiting up as Pengi (our iconic mascot).

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Food & Beverage

At Cardrona, our nine unique cafés and restaurants offer a spot for every foodie. Whether you’re pulling shots as a barista, working front of house, or firing up the kitchen, you’ll find fast-paced roles across the mountain with a team that’s as friendly as it gets.

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Rentals & Workshop

Our rentals and workshop teams are the gear gurus, helping guests find the perfect fit or fine-tuning what they’ve got. From expert fitting to mastering wax, edges, and repairs, you’ll be the go-to for first-time skiers and snowboarders.

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Guest Services

Our Guest Services team is spread across the mountains, Wānaka, and Queenstown, handling bookings, answering questions, and helping guests plan their day. They’re the champions of first impressions, always ready to ensure every guest is fired up before they arrive.

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GoldX Events Crew

Our GoldX Events crew runs some of the Southern Hemisphere's biggest snow events, like the Winter Games NZ and the Jossi Wells Invitational. Known as ‘Events Ninjas’ in their all-black gear, they work hard, play hard, and are on the mountain from dawn till dusk.

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Retail

Our Retail team are across five locations—on the mountains, in Wānaka and Queenstown, and online—where they know Cardrona gear inside out. They’re always ready to help you look and feel your best and most confident, from on-snow fashion to the latest hardware.

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Ski Patrol

Our Ski Patrol team are the mountain’s heroes, always ready with their top-notch skills and experience. Supported by the Slope Safety Crew, they’re out early on powder days and ensure everyone follows the Snow Safety Code to keep us all protected.

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Cardrona Summer Positions

If you love bikes, mountains and community, Cardrona offers a range of positions for seasonal, permanent, indoor and outdoor roles. The positions listed below are just some of the roles available for summer – explore our jobs board for all careers!

Trail Builder

As a Trail Builder at Cardrona, you’ll craft and shape the mountain’s epic terrain, turning wild ideas into amazing trails. You'll be out there with your hands in the dirt, creating the playground where all the fun happens, from the first dig to the final ride.

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Lift Operator

Lift Opeartors are the mountain's early risers and late leavers, happiest outdoors in the sunshine to keep our chairlifts running smoothly so you can ride all day. Their reward? First and last runs when the mountain’s all theirs.

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Bike Patrol

The summer Dirt Patrol team are the guardian of the trails, ensuring everyone’s safety and helping wherever needed. You'll be riding the lines from dawn till dusk, tackling any issues and keeping the mountain a blast for all.

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Food & Beverage Attendant

Cardrona offers the perfect summer bite and beverage. Whether you’re pulling refreshing craft beer pints, working front of house, or firing up the kitchen, you’ll find fast-paced roles across the mountain with a team that’s as friendly as it gets.

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Employment

If you’re passionate, hardworking, and ready to be part of something special, we’d love to have you join us.

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Become a snow sports instructor

Snow Sports School

Our world-class instructors are here to help you every step of the way.

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