Terrain - Park Shaper Technician

JOIN THE CARDRONA TEAM FOR WINTER 2026!

Parks NZ has a reputation for world class terrain parks and half pipes. We are seeking an experienced Terrain Park Shaper to join our crew to ensure that all of the general terrain and park features are safely created & tested as directed by the Terrain Park Supervisor & Terrain & Snow Manager. This includes daily grooming and checking all of the features in the terrain parks to ensure the safety of guests and suitable presentation of the areas when we are operational. testing is a key component of this role, and you'll need to be confident in testing world cup features, big air and halfpipe.

We're looking for someone who has:

At least 4 seasons experience in terrain park feature building & maintenance
Advanced Skiing and or Snowboarding ability
Proven ability to test built features, including world cup, big air and halfpipe.
Strong sense of team & willingness to learn
Attention to safety of features & detail
Additional Details

Location: Wanaka

Number of positions: 1

Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time

Hourly rate: $27 - $30

Guaranteed hours per fortnight: 60

Who are we?

Cardrona / Treble Cone prides itself on bringing together a team of people from all over the world who are the friendliest, most helpful, most proactive, and consistently go the extra mile to provide amazing guest service. At Cardrona / Treble Cone we're more than just a team - we're a family. We have fun, work hard, support each other, and are passionate about our resort and our values. If this sounds like you, come join us!

What do you get out of this?

Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Along with a FREE Cardrona / Treble Cone season pass, you can bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures, either for free or at a fantastic discount. Explore thrilling Rafting, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford and Doubtful Sound, and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank!

Application notes

Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.

Please only apply for a maximum of 2 roles during the winter 2026 recruitment period where possible. If you feel your skills are suited to more roles, please try and keep applications to a minimum.

Reference # 11624
Posted on 11624
Closes on 22 May 2026 17:00
Location(s) Cardrona (on-hill)
Expertise Terrain Park Shaper
Job level(s) Experienced (specific to the particular position), Ski Resort Experience (worked on a ski field before)
Work type(s) Seasonal Full Time