Why Work at Outside Sports?
Outside Sports is a family-run business built by adventure lovers, for adventure lovers. For almost 30 years, we’ve been helping people gear up for the outdoors. With seven stores across the Southern Lakes and a growing online presence, we’re always looking for passionate people to join our team.
We truly care about our staff, offering a supportive, fun work environment where your ideas and expertise matter. We provide great career opportunities, staff perks, and the chance to work with top outdoor brands. As proud members of 1% for the Planet, we’re committed to sustainability and protecting the places we play.
Join our Outside Sports family and turn your love for the outdoors into a career!
Boot Technician
📍 Location: Wanaka
⏰ Hours: Full-time or Part-time
🗓️ Start: End of April/Start of June
Are you passionate about skiing and helping others get the most out of their time on the mountain? Join our team as a Boot Fitter and help customers find the right ski boots, skis, and equipment for comfort, performance, and confidence on snow.
You’ll guide customers through the fitting and selection process using your technical knowledge to ensure comfort, performance, and safety, while delivering friendly, high-quality service. If you enjoy being active, connecting with people, and working in a team that values adventure and community, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- One season or more of experience, or solid knowledge of ski boots
- A passion for skiing and helping others get the perfect fit
- Fluent in English
- Multilingual skills are a plus, but not required
- Must be able to commit to the full-season
- Available to work weekends and holidays
How to Apply
We can’t wait to hear from you! You can either send your CV and cover letter to Davide at davide@outsidesports.co.nz or drop them off in person at our Wanaka store
Other Winter opportunities will be released in March 2026; Winter Rentals, Winter Workshop & Winter Retail.
Sales Assistant
📍 Location: Queenstown
⏰ Hours: Full-time
🗓️ Start: 26th January
Are you an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for adventure and helping others? Join our dedicated team and help customers get the gear they need to explore and thrive in the great outdoors! If you love being active, enjoy connecting with people, and want to be part of a team that values community and nature, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Enthusiastic about the outdoors and adventure
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
- Experience selling our brands preferred but not essential
- Friendly, customer-focused attitude
- Willingness to learn and grow with the team
- Ability to work reliably and be punctual
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Available on weekends and holidays (including Chinese New Year 16th Feb - 2nd Mar)
Please note: We do not offer staff accommodation
How to Apply
We can’t wait to hear from you! You can either send your CV and cover letter to Jess at jess@outsidesports.co.nz or drop them off in person at our Te Anau store
Boot Technician
📍 Location: Queenstown
⏰ Hours: Full-time or Part-time
🗓️ Start: End of April/Start of June
Are you passionate about skiing and helping others get the most out of their time on the mountain? Join our team as a Boot Fitter and help customers find the right ski boots, skis, and equipment for comfort, performance, and confidence on snow.
You’ll guide customers through the fitting and selection process using your technical knowledge to ensure comfort, performance, and safety, while delivering friendly, high-quality service. If you enjoy being active, connecting with people, and working in a team that values adventure and community, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- One season or more of experience, or solid knowledge of ski boots
- A passion for skiing and helping others get the perfect fit
- Fluent in English
- Multilingual skills are a plus, but not required
- Must be able to commit to the full-season
- Available to work weekends and holidays
How to Apply
We can’t wait to hear from you! You can either send your CV and cover letter to Jess at jess@outsidesports.co.nz or drop them off in person at our Queenstown store
Other Winter opportunities will be released in March 2026; Winter Rentals, Winter Workshop & Winter Retail.
Sales Assistant
📍 Location: Te Anau
⏰ Hours: Fixed Term (32–40 hours per week)
🗓️ Duration: February to April
Love the outdoors and helping others make the most of their adventures?
We’re looking for a Sales Assistant to join the team at Outside Sports Te Anau for a busy fixed-term period from February to April. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, outdoor-focused retail environment in one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure destinations.
If you enjoy connecting with people, staying active, and being part of a team that values community and nature, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Enthusiastic about the outdoors and adventure
- Fluent English communication skills
- Experience selling our brands preferred but not essential
- Mandarin or multilingual speaker preferred but not required
- Friendly, customer-focused attitude
- Willingness to learn and grow with the team
- Ability to work reliably and be punctual
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Available on weekends and holidays
Please note: We do not offer staff accommodation
How to Apply
We can’t wait to hear from you! You can either send your CV and cover letter to Lee at lee@outsidesports.co.nz or drop them off in person at our Te Anau store