 Poster: A snowHead
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Hey,
The girlfriend and I are currently out doing a season in Morzine. With the prospect of the snow melting (not that there has been that much!), and all things ski/board related drifting away, we're considering hopping over to NZ for a season after this. Now I get that it's March and we probably need to get on sorting visas etc if we want to work. But I see many job sites have only just opened up their applications for the 2016 season, so I'm sure it's fine..?
We were considering travelling over that way anyway, so the quality of the skiing/boarding isn't the paramount thing, it would be more of a bonus if anything. Neither of us has any knowledge of that side of the world so would be great to hear from some people with previous experience on where we might head for a good time. I gather the resorts aren't anywhere near as large as the stuff in the Alps, but I'm thinking there must be some nice spots to try out and jobs to fill?
We're both late twenties , and I've been transfer driving for 2 seasons, while she has been working as a nanny this year (normally a teacher, so plenty experienced!). We're happy to work most jobs though. Anyone got a suggestion on the best websites to look at, companies to contact?
All help appreciated, cheeers!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Do you really want to do this?
Side-hill, rain-crust, frozen gravel, big giant parrots that break in into your motor, nick it and pimp yer missus on the mean streets of Christchurch?
On the other hand it might be ok.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Well I lived in NZ for 3 years, mainly in Taupo and Queenstown.
I had a season in Queenstown and few away days in Taupo and Cadrona.
Ski field in NZ are tiny and frosty, having said that snow is better than no snow.
In Queenstown (pass covers you for 2 areas) the season kicks of in June/July, get there early and get your ski pass now (early bird deals). There are loads of jobs about but I'd avoid anything to do with the ski fields. Long hours rubbish pay. If you get there early and get to know people there are plenty of good jobs, especially bar work, taxi's, driving etc.
Pm me if you want more info.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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well ill see you out their as im going 
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Early bird season pass prices still available until the 31st of March. The Queenstown pass now covers 3 areas and discounts at a few others. If you are coming to Queenstown arrive early for both job finding and accommodation.
@treeslayer, Have you decided where you are heading.
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Well I'm waiting to see if I get a job with Nzski, but I'm pretty sure it will be queenstown for me, might get the pass before I go. 100% going though leaving for Auckland on April 13th and staying with a friend for a few weeks
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Go to Chile.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| Whitegold wrote: |
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Yes, because the skiing is much better, but also no, as it's not so easy to find work there.
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