If you are a passionate skier and want to work within the snowsports industry, we would love to hear from you!  At Gnomes we are seeking enthusiastic people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, with a love for the mountains, and derive satisfaction from assisting customers.

We are looking for people with the following attributes:

  • enthusiasm
  • hardworking attitude
  • passion to ski
  • high level of customer service
  • retail experience
  • snow sports industry experience
  • great team member
  • shows initiative

If you are interested in working for Gnomes in a fast-paced fun environment, please send us your CV/resume and a covering letter about yourself and which position you are interested in. References will be required.  

Some positions start as early as March ending October, most positions run May to October. 

See dropdown boxes below for different positions at Gnomes.

Email: info@gnomes.co.nz

 

 The job requires the ability to perform multiple tasks and be flexible in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include fitting rental equipment, selling skis, bindings, backcountry equipment, accessories, and clothing in the retail department, as well as processing online orders and performing daily tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the store. The main focus will be on hardware sales, including basic boot fitting, and the use of a point-of-sale system. The ideal candidate should have strong multitasking skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.

What we can offer you:

  • Fun Environment
  • Industry rates
  • Skiing time midweek (quiet time)
  • Work (even on mountain-closed days)
  • Industry technical skills that are highly sought after worldwide
  • Help finding local accommodation
  • Full training will be given

 

Attributes we are looking for in a candidate:

  • Passion for skiing
  • Available to work weekends
  • Have retail/sales experience
  • Have snow sports experience
  • Have boot fitting experience (not necessary)
  • Work well in a team
  • Show initiative and responsibility
  • Excellent time management
  • Offer the highest level of customer service
  • Desire to learn new skills

This position requires the ability to multitask and perform various tasks such as fitting rental equipment, selling accessories and clothing in the retail department, using a point-of-sale system, processing online orders, and performing daily routine tasks to ensure smooth operation of the store.  A key requirement is to provide exceptional customer service, with a fast and friendly approach, and show enthusiasm in all interactions with customers.

What we can offer you:

  • Fun Environment
  • Industry rates
  • Skiing time midweek (quiet time)
  • Work (even on mountain-closed days)
  • Industry technical skills that are highly sought after worldwide
  • Help finding local accommodation
  • Full training will be given

 

Attributes we are looking for in a candidate:

  • Passion for skiing
  • Available to work weekends
  • Have retail/sales experience (not necessary)
  • Have rental experience (not necessary)
  • Snow sports experience is an advantage
  • Work well in a team
  • Show initiative and responsibility
  • Excellent time management
  • Offer the highest level of customer service
  • Desire to learn new skills

This position requires the ability to multitask and perform various tasks both in the rental and workshop departments, including but not limited to using a point of sales system, accessories sales, fitting rental equipment, and providing exceptional customer service, with a fast and friendly approach. 

Assisting in the workshop either having previous workshop skills like the following, using machinery, base and edge repairs, binding mounting setting up skis and bindings to safety standards, and snow chain repairs.   Or having a strong mechanical aptitude and positive can-do attitude with a willingness to learn as full training will be given.

What we can offer you:

  • Fun Environment
  • Industry rates
  • Skiing time midweek (quiet time)
  • Work (even on mountain-closed days)
  • Industry technical skills that are highly sought after worldwide
  • Help finding local accommodation
  • Full training will be given

 

Attributes we are looking for in a candidate:

  • Passion for snow sports
  • Available to work weekends
  • Have ski workshop experience (not necessary)
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Have rental experience (not necessary)
  • Snow sports experience is an advantage
  • Work well in a team and sole charge
  • Show initiative and responsibility
  • Meet deadlines
  • Excellent time management
  • Likes a clean and tidy environment
  • Offer the highest level of customer service
  • Desire to learn new skills

Are you a ski/snowboard workshop technician or are you interested in machinery and like to repair things? Do you have a passion for the mountains and snow?  Then working at Gnomes could be for you! The ideal candidate for this role would have previous experience in a ski workshop, but if you have a strong mechanical aptitude and a positive, can-do attitude, full training is provided. The key requirement is the willingness to learn and a drive to provide exceptional customer service and deliver quality repairs on skis and snowboards, maintain machinery, repairing snow chains, and setting up skis and bindings to safety standards.

What we can offer you:

  • Fun Environment
  • Industry rates
  • Skiing time midweek (quiet time)
  • Work (even on mountain-closed days)
  • Industry technical skills that are highly sought after worldwide
  • Help finding local accommodation
  • Full training will be given

 

Attributes we are looking for in a candidate:

  • Passion for snow sports
  • Available to work weekends
  • Have ski workshop experience (not necessary)
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Work well in a team and sole charge
  • Show initiative and responsibility
  • Meet deadlines
  • Excellent time management
  • Likes a clean and tidy environment
  • Offer the highest level of customer service
  • Desire to learn new skills