Snow Maker & Groomer Driver

Tekapo Springs - Join Our Winter Team!

Are you passionate about winter and love working with cutting-edge machinery? Tekapo Springs is seeking a dedicated and skilled Snow Maker and Groomer Driver to support our exciting Snow Tube Park for the upcoming winter season!

About the Role

This crucial role is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and shaping of our high-quality snow base for the exhilarating Snow Tube Park. You will be instrumental in delivering a safe, consistent, and fun experience for all our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Snow Production:
  
  
  
  • Operating and monitoring our state-of-the-art Snow Factory.
  
  
  • Managing and maintaining traditional Fan Guns to supplement snow creation.
  
  
  • Ensuring optimal snow depth and quality across the Tube Park area.
  
  
  
  


• Snow Grooming:
  
  
  
  • Expertly driving our Prinoth Snow Groomers to shape, pack, and prepare the Tube Park slopes.
  
  
  • Forming a consistent and safe track structure that delivers an exhilarating tube-riding experience.
  
  
  • Performing routine checks and basic maintenance on the grooming equipment.
  
  
  
  


• General Duties:
  
  
  
  • Working variable shifts, including nights, as required by snowmaking conditions and operational needs.
  
  
  • Adhering strictly to all safety procedures and guidelines.
  
  
  • Communicating effectively with the Maintenance Manager.
  
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in snowmaking and/or snow grooming is highly desirable, but full training will be provided for candidates with relevant heavy machinery operation experience.


• Experience operating heavy machinery, ideally a Prinoth or PistenBully snow groomer.


• Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of weather conditions related to snow production.


• A strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, supportive team.


• A valid driver's license with Wheels and Tracks endorsements and the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Why Join Tekapo Springs?

• Work in one of New Zealand's most stunning locations - Lake Tekapo!


• Be part of a supportive team and a fun, unique winter operation.


• Competitive wages and fantastic staff benefits across our facilities.

Ready to shape the snow and the fun? Apply now!