Kia Kaha, Kia Ora | Be Active, Be Well

JOB VACANCIES​​​​​​​

Welcome to the Sport Hawke's Bay vacancies page. Here you will find roles in the sports sector both throughout the Hawke's Bay region as well as nationally.

For more job opportunities in the sport sector, please visit the Sport NZ careers page​

If you have a job vacancy you would like advertised on this page, please email to communications@sporthb.net.nz 

ACTIVE LIVING ADVISOR - SPORT HAWKE'S BAY (Full time)

Sport Hawke’s Bay exists to enhance the health and well-being of Hawke’s Bay by influencing, enabling, and supporting our communities to be more physically active.  We are looking for a new Active Living Advisor to join our Health Team.  The Active Living Advisor will work with our Green Prescription clients to provide an equitable service to deliver better health outcomes and well-being through improved nutrition, physical activity and community connections.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about leading an active healthy lifestyle and enjoys working in a team of like-minded people. You need to be comfortable with delivering workshops on a range of topics, including cooking workshops, group physical activity sessions, including gym and pool sessions and running workshops on nutrition.   

You will need to: 

  • Be fun and enjoy being part of a team
  • Have a relevant tertiary qualification in Exercise Prescription, Sport and Recreation or Health
  • Have a high level of empathy and understanding of what motivates people
  • Provide motivation by serving as a source of advice, information, encouragement and support to others
  • Be confident in your delivery/presentation style, both one-to-one and in a group setting

If you would like to join the Health Team at Sport Hawke’s Bay and help us make a difference in our community, apply now.   

See the full Position Description here: Position Description.
Apply through our website here: Application Form.

An Application Form, Resume and Cover Letter should be emailed to vacancies@sporthb.net.nz.

Applications close Friday, 27 September 2024.

COMMUNITY SPORTS COORDINATOR AT DISABILITY SPORT AND RECREATION HAWKE'S BAY  (Part time)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Disability Sport and Recreation Hawke’s Bay (DSRHB) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Sport Coordinator to help create and deliver inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people living with disabilities in Hawke’s Bay.

Position Title: Community Sport Coordinator
Organisation: Disability Sport and Recreation Hawke’s Bay (DSRHB)
Location: Working from home and Sport Hawke’s Bay office
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week - Fixed Term (12 months based on funding - renewable)

About Us
At DSRHB, our mission is to provide individuals with disabilities access to quality sport and recreation opportunities that promote fun, health, and competition. Our vision is inclusive sport and recreation for all in Hawke’s Bay.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with schools, sports clubs, and community organisations to deliver engaging programmes that increase sport and recreation opportunities for DSRHB members.
  • Organise and coordinate events, ensuring effective delivery and risk management.
  • Strengthen relationships with regional sports organisations and disability support services to expand participation.
  • Serve as a positive ambassador for DSRHB, promoting our mission and fostering community engagement.
  • Increase active membership and support athletes interested in pursuing competitive pathways.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in sport development and event coordination
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities
  • A passion for community sport and creating inclusive environments


Qualifications:

  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry experience
  • Full driver’s licence

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities while growing your career in community sport development. At DSRHB, we value our team members and provide a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help us achieve our vision of inclusive sport and recreation for all, apply now!

Apply through SEEK here: www.seek.co.nz/job/78332409

To apply, please apply by 22 September 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to withdraw the ad should a suitable candidate be found by then.

For a full job description, email: admin@disabilitysporthb.co.nz

For more information, visit our website at www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz

Applications close by 22 September 2024

BOARD MEMBER VACANCIES - BLIND SPORT NEW ZEALAND  (Full time)

Blind Sport New Zealand is seeking up to six new Board members due to positions becoming vacant as terms are completed, and a recent constitutional change allowing for increased Board size.

Do you have, or know someone with skills in the following areas:

• Finance

• Legal

• Marketing / Communications

• Fundraising / Sponsorship

• General business acumen

The board's focus in 2025 will include implementing the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, exploring and securing new revenue streams, and continuously improving the organisation’s financial sustainability.

A Board position would appeal to individuals who want to support the development of blind and low-vision sports in New Zealand. BSNZ would welcome applications from people with lived experience of blindness or low vision. Previous experience in the disability sport sector would be an advantage.

The role is open to individuals living throughout New Zealand.

Please email admin@blindsport.kiwi to request an application form or apply through Seek Volunteers here.

Applications close by Friday 30th August 2024 at 5:00 pm

SPORT HAWKE'S BAY - CYCLE SKILLS INSTRUCTORS (2–6 hour sessions as and when required)

Sport Hawke’s Bay exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of Hawke’s Bay by influencing, enabling and supporting our communities to be more physically active.

We are looking for CASUAL Cycling Instructors to join our Active Communities team.

Do you have a passion for cycling? Want to engage with children and share your knowledge? Are you a confident, flexible, fun, and energetic person? If this sounds like you, then we have the perfect job for you.

KEY GOAL/MISSION:

  • To deliver quality cycle skills instruction using the Bike Ready Programme.
  • ​​​​​​​To deliver scooter safety skills to schools

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To deliver cycle/scooter skills sessions and bike-ready programmes.
  • To have the flexibility to deliver the programmes at different venues within the Napier/Hastings Environments, including on school grounds and at parks/cycleways.
  • Undertake specific outcomes, evaluations or reports as requested.

To find out more, or for the full job description, email: cycling@sporthb.net.nz


SPORT HAWKE'S BAY - GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR (up to 5 hours per week)

Sport Hawke’s Bay exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of Hawke’s Bay by influencing, enabling and supporting our communities to be more physically active.


A casual instructing position is available within our Active Communities team.


Our Recreation Instructors provide high-quality, low-impact group exercise programmes.  One of our specialised areas includes programmes for adults and kaumātua over the age of 50 to improve strength, balance and flexibility, along with Tai Chi at a variety of venues in Napier and Hastings.  An instructor is required for up to 5 hours per week to extend the range and scope of programmes on offer.


If you consider yourself reliable, energetic and fun-loving with a passion for working with older adults, we have an exciting opportunity for you.


Group exercise instruction experience/qualifications are desirable but not essential as training can be supplied.


The key responsibilities for this position are:


  • To prepare and deliver group exercise programmes specifically tailored for older adults and other targeted community physical activity programmes, including people with disabilities.
  • Have flexibility to deliver programmes in Napier and Hastings.
  • Be available to relieve at venues when requested.
  • Attend training opportunities as determined by Sport Hawke’s Bay.


To apply, click here


If you would like to know more about this position, please contact Eana Young at Sport Hawke’s Bay on 8459336 Ext 708 or email eanay@sporthb.net.nz