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Outside Sports is growing, come and grow with us!

Do you want to work with a team of sports enthusiasts in a growing company? Outside Sports is for you! We are always looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our teams.

 

Positions Currently Available 

Customer service and e-commerce fulfillment - Outside Sports Wanaka

We are seeking customer service and e-commerce fulfilment based in our Outside Sports store in Wanaka, New Zealand.

  • Wanaka
  • Full time (5-6 hours per day)
  • $25 per hour

About Our Company

Outside Sports is one of New Zealand's leading outdoor specialist retailers specialising in hiking, biking, skiing and running. Our stores are located in resort towns in the southern half of the South Island of New Zealand.

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced person to manage customer service for Outside Sports and fulfil the online orders for our e-commerce. The right person for this role will be experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and able to work independently to help create a great service for our customers.

The customer service role:

  • Respond to all customer enquiries via phone, online chats and our platforms;
  • Ensure the highest levels of customer service are delivered at all times;
  • Give customers a positive experience managing their requests about our products, our services and online orders;
  • Enforce Outside Sport’s returns policy in a positive, helpful way;
  • Receive any customer complaint with positivity and concern: a complaint handled well will convert the customer into a lifelong partner;
  • Ensure the company is always presented in a positive light.

The e-commerce fulfilment role:

  • Efficiently pick items from the store and pack items securely according to packing guidelines and quality standards;
  • Verify the accuracy of orders and ensure they are complete before shipment;
  • Collaborate with the other branches to fulfil the orders in the fastest and best way;
  • Manage the exchange and return requests;
  • Use of shipping software to create shipping labels, use of Shopify to fulfil orders;
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

What the role offers

  • Ideally you will have a passion for the outdoors as you will be living in the Southern Lakes of New Zealand and surrounded by a team who also love the outdoors!
  • Uncapped Outdoor Product Staff benefits at cost rate including the latest product and samples.
  • Training and support from your colleagues and team members.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated target driven individual with the relevant skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you. We need to move quickly, if you think you’ve got what it takes then apply now by email to barbara@outsidesports.co.nz with your CV.
You must hold a current work visa and be eligible for employment in New Zealand.

Senior Workshop Ski Technician - Outside Sports Wanaka

Senior workshop ski technician based in our Outside Sports store in Wanaka, New Zealand. 

  • Wanaka
  • Full time
  • $25 - $30 per hour

About Our Company

Outside Sports is one of New Zealand's leading outdoor specialist retailers specialising in hiking, biking, skiing and running. Our stores are located in resort towns in the southern half of the South Island of New Zealand.

About The Role

We are looking for passionate and experienced person to be the number two in our Wanaka snow workshop for this coming winter. The right person for this role will be experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and able to work independently to help create a great team environment and a successful operation for Winter 24.

The candidate must have the following qualities and experience:

  • Have at least 1 season experience in a ski and snowboard workshop
  • A full understanding of safe workshop practices.
  • Superior Customer Service skills.
  • Able to work in a Team environment.
  • Full understanding of Base Patching and P-Tex repairs.
  • Full understanding of Edge Repairs, Edging and Waxing of Skis/Snowboards.
  • Full understanding of Mounting Skis with bindings.
  • Able to Mount Race plates to Race skis.
  • Able to Mount the appropriate Race bindings to Race plates.
  • Able to remove Sidewall material and shape sidewalls with Hand Held Tools.
  • Able to Sharpen Race skis using Hand Held files and tools.
  • Able to select appropriate Race wax's for Training and Racing based on Snow and Weather conditions.
  • Have a passion for snow sports and the ski/snowboard industry

An ideal candidate will also have:

  • Experience operating an automated Montana Snowcruiser.
  • Experience in a ski and outdoor retail store with good knowledge on a range of outdoor products.

What the role offers

Ideally you will have a passion for the outdoors as you will be living in the Southern Lakes of New Zealand and will be surrounded by a team who also love the outdoors!

  • Competitive wage.
  • Uncapped Outdoor Product Staff benefits at cost rate including latest product and samples.
  • Team based incentives over and above weekly wages will be paid out if targets are met for the winter.
  • Applicants must be flexible with working hours and be available to work on weekends.
  • This is a seasonal position from mid May - mid October.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated target driven individual with the relevant skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you. We need to move quickly, if you think you’ve got what it takes then apply now by email to john@outsidesports.co.nz with your CV.

   

Boot Fitting Ski Technician - Outside Sports Wanaka and Outside Sport Queenstown

Boot fitting snow technicians based in our Outside Sports store in Wanaka and out store in Queenstown, New Zealand. 

  • Wanaka, Queenstown
  • Full time
  • $25 - $30 per hour

About Our Company

Outside Sports is one of New Zealand's leading outdoor specialist retailers specialising in hiking, biking, skiing and running. All our stores are located in resort towns in the Southern half of the South Island of New Zealand.

About The Role

Winter Retail Boot Fitter / Ski Technicians

We are looking for two enthusiastic, dynamic, hard working people to join our teams in our Queenstown and Wanaka stores.

The right people will have the following qualities and experience:

  • Conformable manufacturing and custom fitting of ski boots
  • A thorough knowledge of Alpine & Nordic skis, boots and bindings
  • Experience in ski & snowboard hire Retail experience in ski, snowboard, clothing, general sports and leisure equipment

Ideally you will have had previous experience in top end snow retail stores, and good knowledge in the latest ski equipment and technology.

What the role offers

Ideally you will have a passion for the outdoors as you will be living in the Southern Lakes of New Zealand and will be surrounded by a team who also love the outdoors!

  • Competitive wage.
  • Uncapped Outdoor Product Staff benefits at cost rate including latest product and samples.
  • Team based incentives over and above weekly wages will be paid out if targets are met for the winter.
  • Applicants must be flexible with working hours and be available to work on weekends.
  • This is a seasonal position from mid May - mid October.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated target driven individual with the relevant skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you. We need to move quickly, if you think you’ve got what it takes then apply now by email to john@outsidesports.co.nz with your CV.

Key Facts

  • Founded in 1995: more than 25 years of outdoor adventure sports
  • Five specialized outdoor sports shops across South Island, New Zealand
  • Over 200 worldwide quality brands
  • Wide product ranges with over 10 000 references
  • Open 7 days a week all year round
  • Bike & Snow Rentals and Workshops & boot fitting services

 

Why Work at Outside Sports?

At Outside Sports, we love and live for everything outdoors-related and we are located on the doorsteps of the best adventure playgrounds in New Zealand.

With now over 25 years of experience, 5 successful shops across South Island and a constant growing online business, we are always looking ahead for the next challenges - both at work and outside.

Outside Sports is one of New Zealand’s leading outdoor retailers with an extensive set of summer and winter operations and a catalogue of over 10,000 references and 200 brands continuously expanding.

We offer a fun, stimulating and motivating environment with various employment positions and great professional opportunities.

 

About Us

We love mountain adventures, just like you! Outside Sports is the home of New Zealand's favourite family of adventure lovers. People from all over the world come to us for the pick of the world’s finest brands and guidance from experts who follow their passion in the Southern Lakes mountain playground that we call home. 

Currently in a growth phase we have recently opened our sixth store in Tekapo and we have invested in upgrading our online presence to the latest software including Shopify Plus, Vend, Marsello and Bike Rental Manager.

Our Company Values

Passion: We are driven by the enthusiasm for the mountains and the great outdoors and believe in what we do.

Innovation: We are constantly in the search for the next brand of product with the latest leading-edge technologies and designs to improve the outside experience for our customer.

Creativity: We believe that every role is a vital contribution to our company’s success this is why everyone’s idea, inspiration and vision are involved.

Expertise: We are dedicated to providing you professional, excellent service and enjoy sharing our knowledge as well as experience of our beloved local and beyond playgrounds.

 

Staff Benefits

• Staff discounts
• Special rates on various activities
• Professional training
• Several shifts options
• Athletes sponsorships
And much more…

If you have great energy, have a genuine active love of the outdoors and would like to join one of our like-minded friendly team, then come and join the Outside Sports Family!

Just send us an email at info@outsidesports.co.nz with your CV, cover letter and any other relevant info to help us understand why you’re the right person for the job, or pop into one of our five stores – Queenstown Airport, Queenstown City Centre, Wanaka, Te Anau and Tekapo.

We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your passions, adventures and how your values align with our mission.

 

Queenstown Applications to Judy Knight

 

judy@outsidesports.co.nz

Wanaka Applications to Darren Grimmett

 

darren@outsidesports.co.nz