Welcome to the New Zealand Snowsports Instructor's Alliance

Qualifying Ski Instructors Since 1971 to ISIA Standards

Delivering Snowboard Instruction New Zealand Certifications

In Addition to Telemark and Adaptive Certifications

About The NZSIA

The New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance has been training and qualifying NZ Snowsports instructors since it was established in 1971. NZSIA incorporates Ski, Snowboard (SBINZ) Telemark and Adaptive divisions and is recognised internationally for producing professional and knowledgeable instructors able to teach and perform on snow at a high standard. NZSIA divisions have developed a qualification framework that not only caters to our distinct New Zealand environment but also prepares our instructors to teach in the many diverse cultures and conditions encountered whilst working internationally.

NZSIA is a member of ISIA (International Snowsports Instructors Association) and participates in the International Interski Congress held every four years.

 

Mission Statement

Delivering with excellence, internationally recognised snowsports qualifications and professional development.

– To be New Zealand’s certification body for Snowsports Instruction in accordance with the ISIA standards.

– To provide premier training and continued education of Snowsports Instructors within New Zealand.

– To act in accordance with our values and guiding principles, which are: Fairness, teamwork, innovation, passion, transparency and cultural diversity.

– To further the recognition of Snowsports Instructors and their role within the industry.

Latest News

RUSUTSU RESORT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2024-25

RUSUTSU RESORT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2024-25

Rusutsu Resort Snow-sports School is now hiring full-time Ski and Snowboard Instructors for winter 2024-25. If you have a passion for powder and love teaching, working at Rusutsu could be your dream job! Rusutsu Resort Ski & Snowboard School benefits include: •...

True Niseko calling all passionate professionals

True Niseko calling all passionate professionals

We are recruiting team members for the True Niseko 24/25 season. If you are passionate about mountain life, been dreaming about world-famous Japanese powder snow and want to share your passion with our team and our guests, let’s talk! Apply here:...

Frontier Hakuba is Recruiting for Winter

Frontier Hakuba is Recruiting for Winter

We are recruiting for Ski and Snowboard Instructors for Winter 2024-25 in Hakuba Nagano Japan. We are snow professionals who pass our passion to our guests thru great teaching and high-level customer service. Open to all Instructors of all levels and of varying...

Rhythm Japan is recruiting for the 2024/2025 winter

Rhythm Japan is recruiting for the 2024/2025 winter

Adventure is Waiting; Snowsports Instructors, Backcountry Guides & Management Roles Available in Niseko Japan Rhythm Japan is open for applications for a range of exciting opportunities from snowsports instructors, snowsports trainers, backcountry guides &...

Park City Mountain – USA – are recriuting for 2024/2025 season

Park City Mountain – USA – are recriuting for 2024/2025 season

Park City Resort, USA, is now hiring  ski & snowboard instructors which include people eligible to work in the USA and ski instructors who qualify for our H2B sponsored work visas*. (must be current level 3 PSIA equivalent). *Please note H2B applications close...

Join NAC to enjoy an amazing season in Niseko!

Join NAC to enjoy an amazing season in Niseko!

Being a part of the NAC Snowsports Team is much more than just a job. Teach your guests skills, guide them with confidence and enjoy what the most famous ski resort in Japan has to offer. COME WORK WITH US WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING IN SNOW SCHOOL: -Your office is...

Japan Snowsports is looking for you!

Japan Snowsports is looking for you!

We are a small team of experienced instructors and guides teaching and guiding all levels of skiing and snowboarding in different resorts in and around Madarao Mountain Resort. We aim to make sure our customers have the best snow experience possible, whether it is...

RACE and FREESTLYE coaches needed! APPI ExPlore Ski and Board Academy

RACE and FREESTLYE coaches needed! APPI ExPlore Ski and Board Academy

Start Date 01/12/2024 (tbc) End Date 02/04/2025 (tbc) Job Title: Appi Ski and Board Academy instructor Department: APPI ExPlore Ski and Board Academy Requirements: One or multiple of the following Experienced Level 1 Ski and/or Snowboard Level 2 Ski and/or Snowboard...

APPI ExPlore Ski and Board Academy are recruiting

APPI ExPlore Ski and Board Academy are recruiting

Appi Ski and Board Academy Start Date 01/12/2024 (tbc) End Date 02/04/2025 (tbc) Job Title: Appi Ski and Board Academy instructor Department: APPI ExPlore Ski and Board Academy Requirements: One or multiple of the following Experienced Level 1 Ski and/or Snowboard...

Experience the season of a lifetime at GoSnow, Niseko

Experience the season of a lifetime at GoSnow, Niseko

GoSnow is a fun, dynamic and diverse team of people from all over the world. We are looking for staff who share our passion for the snow, are proactive, friendly and who go the extra mile to provide amazing customer service. If you’re a team player, a great...