• Why did you choose this job?
The job chose me! I was looking for a winter job and the retail position became available.
• Is it your first season?
No, this is my eighth season and my ninth year in Queenstown.
• Where are you from?
The deep jungle of Fiordland.
• What kind of job were you doing before this?
Seasonal position as a Routeburn Track guide with Ultimate Hikes.
• How would you describe your job?
Running your own small business in a big organisation.
• What's the best thing about it?
Being close to the snow.
• What are some of the challenges?
It's like being on call 24/7.
• What skills or qualities do you need?
You need to be good with figures, quick thinking and have a sense of humour.
• Who would your job appeal to?
Anyone who loves snow and working with people.
• What's the best advice you have for people who move to Queenstown for seasonal work?
Enjoy the snow!
• What's the most interesting, amusing or surprising on-the-job experience for you so far this year?
Developing the new entertainment department at Coronet Peak and having a karaoke session up on the mountain with our staff.
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