What's involved in your job?
I'm running the SnoShop up at Remarks. We're selling all kinds of snow gear. Gloves, beanies, goggles, sunnies, neck warmers and tons of other things; basically everything you need to keep you warm and have a rad day on the mountain.
What skills or experience do you need?
Most importantly you have to be good with people; you need to be able to relate to people easily and have the confidence to strike up a conversation with everybody. Being enthusiastic about the products helps a lot. I love all the stuff I'm selling. If I could, I'd wear everything at the same time!
What were you doing before you joined NZSki?
I was working as an office administrator for a real estate company back home. But I'm not an office guy and I missed the snow. Being back for my third season for NZSki is awesome! Feels like home.
Highs of the job: I get to work on the mountain; all the people that come up here are super amped and excited. All my colleagues are amazing people; we really have a great team up here. Checking out cool new sunnies and goggles on a daily basis never gets old either. And of course I love to put some big smiles on my customers' faces.
Lows of the job: Sometimes it's hard to be stuck inside on a perfect bluebird day.
Your most memorable skifield moment: First time riding Homeward Run at the Remarkables after a HUGE dump. Pure awesomeness!
Best part of living in Queenstown: Vudu coffee, Patagonia brownies and Harry's [Pool and Sports Bar] pizza!
Worst part of living in Queenstown: Apart from Queenstown sometimes being overpriced, it's just the place I want to be at this stage of my life.
Best piece of advice for people who come here for the season: Make the most of what's out there. There is so much to do in and around Queenstown, from hiking to rock climbing, jet-boating to bungy jumping. Don't just spend your days off hung-over on the couch.
