Ski Lift Operator
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Join Southern Lights Co. as our next Ski Lift Operator in Dunedin.
About Southern Lights Co.
Southern Lights Co. is a family-owned seasonal harvest, tourism and events business based in Dunedin. Founded in 2017, we run 1 location in Otago and employ a tight team that values doing the work well over scale.
About the role
You will work the season with a crew: picking, sorting, packing or loading through harvest, or running lifts, rentals and guest services through the ski season. Hours are long during peak weeks with time off between blocks. Many roles offer hostel-style accommodation or transport from town.
What you will bring
Fit, reliable and happy working outdoors or on your feet all day. Able to commit to the full season. Working holiday, RSE or NZ work rights required. No experience needed; we train on day one and value people who come back next year.
Interested? Apply through this listing. First-round interviews typically happen within 10 working days.
Required Qualifications
- Warm gear for ski roles, sun protection for harvest roles
- Driver licence an asset for shuttle and yard roles
- Fit and comfortable working outdoors or on your feet all day
- Available for the full season including weekends and public holidays
Benefits
- Season pass or lift access for ski roles
- Piece rates or completion bonus during peak harvest weeks
- Return-worker bonus next season
- Hostel-style accommodation or transport from town
Posted on September 11, 2026
Expires on March 10, 2027
Job ID: bdaf0802-0a3f-45cc-95c3-7d57a32b0b2f