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
Club Med is Seeking Instructors for Japan & China!
Join the Club Med team and experience more than just an instructor role. You'll join a large team of international, high-energy "G.O"s and come home with a Resume teeming with new skills. Benefits Include: Return flights reimbursement support Full visa support Share...
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: •...
Sherpa International Snow School Naeba is now hiring ski/snowboard instructor for the winter 24-25 in Japan
Sherpa is a medium size of snow school located in Naeba, Niigata Prefecture known as 雪国. Which stands for Snow Country in Japanese. Naeba is one of the most popular ski resorts for Japanese locals; it gets more than 10 meters of snowfall every winter. We are a small...
Exciting opportunity for our female skiers! Join the 2024 NZSIA Women’s Mentoring Programme!
Step into a world of growth and achievement with the NZSIA Ski Mentor-Mentee Program. NZSIA ran this program with Snowboard over the last couple of seasons with success – so now Ski Division are keen to jump on board. This initiative is designed to bridge gender...
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...
NZSIA Newsletter – June 2024
Dear NZSIA Members, As the winter season kicks into high gear, it's a pleasure to reconnect with you all through our June newsletter. In this edition, we're thrilled to share some exciting updates, valuable insights, and important reminders to keep you informed and...
Mt Seymour – Canada – are recruiting
Mt Seymour, in North Van, BC, Canada, is starting their hiring now for our next winter. Links to the role descriptions are below which also include how to apply Snowboard Instructor | Full-Time | Mt Seymour Ski Instructor | Full-Time | Mt Seymour Freestyle Ski...
Mandarin or Cantonese Instructors for a winter in Japan 2024/2025
Join a fun, international team for a busy season in the mountains off the main island of Japan. https://www.snowcountry-instructors.com/chn/recruitment-2024-2/
NZSIA May 2024 Newsletter
Dear NZSIA Members, As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming winter season, there's an undeniable sense of excitement in the air. Get ready to dust off those skis and snowboards because we're in for an epic ride. Here's a roundup of what's been happening and what lies...
NZSIA November 2023 Newsletter
Message from NZSIA President – Daniel Bogue I hope this message finds you well as you get underway for the summer or another winter season. As we look back on the season we have just had, I wanted to share some highlights from our recent Board and Management meetings....
Changes to NZSIA Ski L3 Prerequisites
We have received a lot of feedback around the prerequisites for Level Three, and as a result of this feedback some changes have been made. We believe these changes will make the Level three pathway simpler and more user friendly. We now have a system which allows more...
Ski Tech team selection
The NZSIA Ski Tech Team selection ran over 3 days at Mt Hutt in October with selectors Dave Taylor, Sarah Walls, Gavin McAuliffe, Colin Tanner, and Yoliinde Magill. The 22 who came along to try out were asked to present an on-snow clinic to their peers, topic given on...