SPORT HAWKE’S BAY – ACTIVE LIVING ADVISOR (WAIROA) - 20 hours

Help local people take positive steps towards healthier, more active lives

Sport Hawke’s Bay is looking for a motivated and community-minded Active Living Advisor to join our team in Wairoa.

This is a locally based role focused on finding local solutions for local clients. You will work alongside individuals and whānau, supporting them to identify achievable wellbeing goals, overcome barriers to being active and connect with activities, providers and opportunities available within their own community.

Through the Green Prescription programme, you will provide personalised support, encouragement and coaching to help clients make sustainable changes that improve their health and wellbeing. You will also contribute to wider physical activity initiatives delivered by Sport Hawke’s Bay.

About the role

As our Active Living Advisor in Wairoa, you will:

• Receive and respond to Green Prescription referrals from health professionals.
• Meet with clients by phone, online and face-to-face.
• Help clients set realistic physical activity and wellbeing goals.
• Develop personalised activity plans based on each person’s needs, interests and abilities.
• Provide ongoing encouragement, coaching and motivation.
• Deliver workshops or physical activity sessions in Wairoa.
• Connect clients with local programmes, facilities, providers and activities.
• Build strong relationships with community organisations, recreation providers, gyms, iwi and Māori health providers, local government and wellbeing services.
• Maintain accurate client information and monitor progress and outcomes.

Central to the role will be understanding the strengths, challenges and opportunities within Wairoa. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, you will work with clients and community partners to identify solutions that are accessible, culturally responsive and appropriate for the local community.

About you

You will be someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and can build trusted relationships across a diverse community.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An ability to connect with people from different backgrounds and life experiences.
• Knowledge of behaviour change, coaching or motivational interviewing.
• A relevant qualification in health, exercise prescription or a related area.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• The confidence to work independently while remaining connected to a wider regional team.
• A commitment to culturally responsive practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Confidence using digital tools, client-management systems and Microsoft 365.
• A willingness to continue learning and contribute ideas that improve outcomes for clients.

Strong knowledge of Wairoa, its people, providers and community networks would be a real advantage.

Why join Sport Hawke’s Bay?

Sport Hawke’s Bay exists to enhance the oranga of Hawke’s Bay by using evidence to influence, enable and support communities to develop a lifelong love of physical activity. 

This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful, community-facing role where you can make a practical difference in people’s lives. You will have the chance to build strong local connections and help shape an approach that reflects the needs, aspirations and opportunities of the Wairoa community.

Apply now

If you are passionate about improving wellbeing, building trusted relationships and helping local people find realistic ways to become more active, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the strengths you would bring to working with clients and communities in Wairoa.

This is a Wairoa-based position.

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SPORT HAWKE’S BAY – ACTIVE COMMUNITIES ADMINISTRATOR (20 hours)

The Active Communities team supports health related initiatives including the Green Prescription programme which is a nation-wide initiative to support improved health outcomes for New Zealanders. It also supports with wider kaupapa of physical activity across Sport Hawke's Bay. This role provides support to the Active Communities Team with specific administration support to the Active Communities Team Leader.

Key responsibilities

• Support the data and information collection of the Active Communities Team and ensure up to date, robust and secure systems are provided

• Provide support to the Active Communities Team Leader with quality and timely reports to Health New Zealand which meet stakeholder satisfaction

• Triage and input all referrals into the CRM

• Maintain the CRM ensuring all data is accurate and up to date

• Support the promotion and marketing of Green Prescription and Active 4 Life and any other health related programmes

• Administration related tasks for Wairoa Green Prescription clients

• Manage the 2 Green Prescription inboxes and the Active email address

• Complete registrations for all pop-up sessions

• Manage the Green Prescription Facebook page

• Monitor incoming phone calls for Green Prescription

About You

You're an organised, people-focused administrator who enjoys making a positive difference in your community. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, have excellent attention to detail, and take pride in ensuring information is accurate, systems are well maintained, and people receive exceptional service. The role requires strong communication skills, empathy, discretion, and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. 

You'll be confident using technology, including Microsoft 365, CRM systems, social media platforms, and emerging tools such as Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiency and customer experience. You are comfortable managing competing priorities, handling confidential information, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Hawke's Bay communities and be motivated by the opportunity to support people on their journey towards becoming more active and healthier. 

If you're passionate about helping others, enjoy working behind the scenes to make programmes successful, and want to be part of an organisation that creates meaningful community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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HAWKE'S BAY NETBALL - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Reporting to the General Manager, the Player Development Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering player development opportunities across Hawke's Bay.

Working closely with schools, clubs, coaches, volunteers and community partners, the role focuses on increasing participation, strengthening player pathways and promoting player wellbeing through the delivery of NetballSmart and other player development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead player development programmes across Hawke's Bay.

• Deliver school, holiday and community-based programmes.

• Lead the delivery and promotion of NetballSmart principles, injury prevention and player wellbeing initiatives.

• Support talent identification and representative player pathways.

• Build strong relationships with schools, clubs, coaches and key stakeholders.

• Recruit, support and develop programme facilitators, coaches and volunteers.

• Monitor participation trends and programme outcomes.

• Contribute to organisational planning, reporting and strategic priorities.

• Promote inclusive, positive and enjoyable netball experiences for all participants.

About You

• Passionate about netball, player participation and development.

• Experience in player development, education, recreation or a related field.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

• Proactive, innovative and community-focused.

• Knowledge of, or experience delivering, NetballSmart or similar athlete wellbeing and injury prevention programmes would be an advantage

SPORT HAWKE’S BAY – GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR

Sport Hawke’s Bay exists to enhance the oranga of Hawke’s Bay by making evidenced based decisions to influence, enable and support our communities to have a lifelong love of physical activity.

An instructing position is available within our Recreation team.  Our Recreation instructors provide high-quality, low-impact group exercise programmes.  One of our specialized areas includes programmes for older adults and kaumātua to improve strength, balance and flexibility, along with Tai Chi at a variety of venues in Napier and Hastings.  An instructor is required to extend the range and scope of programmes on offer.

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.
• 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.

If you are an experienced group exercise instructor with relevant qualifications and consider yourself, energetic and fun-loving with a passion for working with older adults, contact us today.

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If you would like to know more about this position, please contact Eana Young at Sport Hawke’s Bay:  eanay@sporthb.net.nz

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