The snow industry is calling on New Zealanders to work on ski fields this winter as it faces a shortfall of 1200 workers.
The Ski Area Association of New Zealand (SAANZ) says staff are needed across the 27 ski areas it represents.
Historically, Kiwis have made up half the industry’s workforce, with international workers making up the remainder.
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NZSki Queenstown crew at their induction day at Coronet Peak in 2020.
During the 2020 season, border closures meant many businesses could not employ key staff, which meant some ski areas were under-staffed and unable to open all parts of their business.
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