Important dates for May/June 2025
- 7:00pm – Tuesday 13th May – Consultation Meeting (Zoom)
- 4:00pm – Wednesday 14th May – Deadline for Board Applications
- 4:00pm – Friday 16th May – Electronic voting opens
- 7:00pm – Monday 19th May – Consultation Meeting (Zoom)
- 4:00pm – Friday 23rd May – Final constitution sent to members for voting
- 4:00pm – Friday 23rd May – Deadline for proposed motions and items of business
- Sunday 25th May – Applications close
- Monday 2nd June – Announcement of new Adaptive Course Manager
- 4:00pm – Wednesday 4th June – Electronic voting closes
- 5:30pm – Saturday 7th June – AGM – Wanaka – Board Positions announced
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 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Taskforce Outline
EDI Task Force: Mission and Purpose The mission of the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Task Force is to support NZSIA in its commitment to invest in inclusion through educational programming, women’s events, financial support, and mentoring at the local,...
NZSIA May 2025 newsletter – your consideration is required here…..
A Message from the NZSIA President: Constitution Update & Member Consultation Dear Members of the NZSIA, Please take the time to read the following and participate in the consultation process to ensure we can answer any questions before the AGM, where we hope to...
Adaptive Representative for NZSIA – recruitment
Role Title: Adaptive Representative Reports to: NZSIA Board Collaborates with: Adaptive Committee, ATC Manager, Staff & Stakeholders Term: 2 years Location: Remote/Southern-Lakes District with travel as required Purpose of the Role To lead and represent the...
Opportunities for qualified ski instructors at Tūroa for winter 2025
Tūroa Ski Area in the Central North Island is hiring qualified ski instructors for Winter 2025. We are seeking candidates with entry-level race coaching or terrain park skills to get involved with our weekend programs, along with opportunities to teach private lessons...
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...