Tūroa is situated in the centre of the North Island, New Zealand in the beautiful Tongariro National Park and offers some of the best natural ski terrain in New Zealand.
With a South West facing orientation it is famous for holding snow late on in the season with epic spring skiing and riding. Our interns live in Ohakune, home of the famous New Zealand Mardi Gras and a bustling winter town.
Towering over New Zealand's North Island and home to the largest vertical descent in Australasia, Tūroa is often referred to as 'The Giant'. Here you'll find 500 hectares of unique terrain, big natural halfpipes, secret and not-so-secret powder stashes, 3 terrain parks and New Zealand's highest chairlift. Totaling 34 named runs made up of, 25% advanced, 55% Intermediate and 20% beginners.
On an EA Ski & Snowboard internship plus at Mt. Ruapehu you will train and work at Tūroa ski field. Tūroa is a 30 minute bus trip from the town of Ohakune where you will be living. The ski season in New Zealand runs from June until October.
The work position at Tūroa ski field begins after you complete the level 1 exam. This is generally in early August. From there you mix part time work with training towards the level 2. The contract runs until October but there is flexibility to leave earlier if needed.
Once you arrive in Ohakune, you will meet your EA Program Manager who will help you settle into your new home and introduce you to your fellow interns. You will then get straight into an intense training and exam period towards the level 1. Our program is designed to combine work, play and training, meaning your schedule is roughly based around 3 training days, 2 work days and 2 days off each week after completing the level 1.
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Accommodation will be provided for the first four weeks of your instructor internship program. This is usually at the LKNZ Lodge in Ohakune.
You will share a four-bed dorm room with your fellow EA interns. LKNZ Lodge itself is centrally located, near to the supermarket, cafes, bars and shops. Ohakune is a year round town meaning it has solid infrastructure and all the usual amenities - but then it also has the small town charm NZ is famous for. Mt. Ruapehu regularly put on staff buses to enable local staff to go to the larger town of Taupo for day trips and visits to the large supermarkets there (Taupo is a great town to explore with a lot of fun activities).
Accommodation facilities:
Your accommodation is included until the end of the level 1 exam, with your place reserved for the rest of the season if you wish to stay on. Rates and locations may vary from time to time, and if they do we will endeavour to let you know at the earliest opportunity.
Our Ski and Snowboard Internship at Tūroa, Mt. Ruapehu allows you to obtain a globally recognised qualification with the NZSIA (New Zealand Ski Instructors Alliance).
The NZSIA has a long-standing history and has been training and qualifying ski instructors in its system since 1971. It is internationally recognised as a well-established, professional provider and has a reputation for high-quality and knowledge. This means that NZSIA instructors are able to competently perform and teach on snow in many cultures and conditions. This qualification can truly take you anywhere.
Remember that with our plus internships, the level 2 exam is not included within your course fee as not everyone chooses to take this.
EA Ski & Snowboard want you to have the best season possible at Mt. Ruapehu. This means that we have someone on the ground, who is easily contacted and there to offer advice and support at all times. Not only are they familiar with Whakapapa and Tūroa, but they also work for the ski school and will be a familiar face to make your gap year and first winter season that much easier.
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