New Zealand Instructor Courses

Skiing in New Zealand is a totally unique ski and travel experience and one not to be missed. This ski instructor course is ideal for anyone on their Gap Year, on a university holiday, who wants a career break or who wants change in direction.

Why choose our New Zealand ski instructor course:

  • Train as a ski instructor and then work in the Northern Hemisphere the following winter.
  • A fast track into the ski industry with the NONSTOP reputation enhancing post-course employment prospects.
  • Access to 11 ski areas, more than on any other ski instructor course in New Zealand.
  • Additional training in mountain skills such as avalanche awareness and rescue techniques.
  • Choose either the 10-week Level 1 course or extend to 14 weeks and take NZSIA Level 2.

4 week New Zealand Level 2 ski instructor course

We recommend this course for people who have either completed our 10 week level 1 course and/or have been working as a ski instructor for a season with their NZSIA Level 1, and want to gain their NZSIA level 2.

Level 2 NZSIA is a very high level qualification; to pass it requires a strong advanced level of skiing on and off piste, an excellent understanding of skier analysis and the ability to teach a high quality lesson. On the 4 week course you'll be focusing on progressing all of these qualities and more.

Who's this course for?

This course is run during the Southern hemisphere winter making it ideal for anyone wanting to get qualified and then work in the Northern hemisphere in the same season. If you are on a school or university holiday then this course would be perfect as it is run during your summer holidays.

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When does this course run?

July - September/October

Where is this course held?

On the South Island of New Zealand in a ski area of the Southern Alps referred to as the Club Fields Ski Area, due West of Christchurch. The majority of our training takes place at a ski resort called Porters as well as numerous other local club fields. This is New Zealand skiing at its best!