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.
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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
NZSIA Newsletter – April 2025 Update: First Snowfall, Fitness Perks & What’s Ahead
Dear NZSIA Members, The first snow has officially fallen — and you know what that means… the countdown to winter is ON! With the ski season just around the corner, now's the perfect time to check your gear, lock in your course bookings, and update your NZSIA...
Aspen Snowmass are recruiting Ski instructors – Winter 25-26
The Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School is seeking qualified international Ski Instructors to join our team for winter 2025-2026. We invite you to teach, lead, and grow with the best in the industry. Apply here:...
SBINZ Level Two Mandarin E Learning
We are super stoked to announce our SBINZ division now has the Snowboard Mandarin Level Two E Learning live and ready for training use. This is a great new edition to our Mandarin content and is a pre requisite for Mandarin presented Level Two Modules. This new E...
NZSIA Newsletter – March 2025
Dear NZSIA Members, It may be March, and still very much feeling like summer here at the office in Arrowtown, but we've been deep in winter mode with our operations in Japan! With plenty of snow and plenty of stoked new instructors, it's been an epic start to the...
NZSIA December 2024 newsletter
Dear NZSIA Members, This year has been a busy and productive one for our office team and managers, whose tireless efforts have delivered exceptional support across all areas of our organization. Their dedication has been instrumental in the success of our courses and...
NZSIA November 2024 Newsletter
Thank you to everyone who was part of our New Zealand winter for 2024, which felt never-ending down south this year! It was incredible to wrap up the season with mid-winter conditions on the final day. A big shout-out to all our members who attended exams, modules,...
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...
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...
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...