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Sport Bay of Plenty Employment opportunities

Sport Bay of Plenty's vision is to enrich lives through sport, recreation, physical activity and play - more people, more active, more often. To achieve this, our staff have the knowledge, experience and passion to lead the sector, and we occasionally seek the right people to join the team.

Healthy Active Learning Advisor - Central Bay of Plenty

Fixed term position until December 2024

  • Better plan and implement the Health and Physical Education and Hauora Curriculum.
  • Identify and develop opportunities for quality physical activity experiences for tamariki (ages 5 – 11).
  • Advise on how to establish healthy eating and drinking practices.

Working alongside another Healthy Active Learning Advisor, you will work into 10-15 primary and intermediate schools across the Eastern Bay of Plenty to provide support to schools and kura to understand the value of the health and physical education curriculum as well as advocating for quality school and community play, sport and physical activities outside curriculum time. You will work closely with principals, senior leaders and teachers of primary and intermediate schools and kura to provide advice and customised support.

This role influences through relationships, so first and foremost we are looking for someone who has the mana and experience to build brilliant relationships with school staff, teachers and tamariki.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a relevant tertiary qualification, in education, sport/recreation / community sport / development or have;
  • Experience, knowledge and understanding of the operating models in primary and intermediate schools and/or kura; and
  • Experience in designing and facilitating professional learning and development opportunities

Desirable:

  • Knowledge and understanding of how the sport and education sectors interact to deliver PE, sport, active recreation and play opportunities for tamariki
  • Experience in planning, coordinating and implementing quality play, sport and physical activity opportunities and experiences for tamaraki.

Regular travel throughout the Central Bay of Plenty region is required so applicants must hold a drivers licence. Any appointment will be also be conditional upon a satisfactory police vetting check.

What we offer 

We’re not your average workplace. We believe in mahi tahi and supporting each other to achieve our strategic goals. When you join us you become part of a people-first team that values diversity, lifts each other up and encourages leadership at all levels.

We’re known for punching above our weight, but we prioritise work-life balance by offering flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive workplace wellness policy.

We’re passionate about engaging our stakeholders to improve physical activity opportunities for everyone, and you’ll be supported and empowered to make the plays that help us reach our goals.

Ready to put on the Sport Bay of Plenty jersey? 

If you’re wanting a new challenge, and think our team sounds like your kind of team, then contact Debbie Garea, Education Team Lead at  [email protected] for more information or see the job description below. Information on Healthy Active Learning can also be found on Sport New Zealand's website.

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, so if the above sounds like you and you want to make a difference, please apply through the Seek website with your CV and cover letter ASAP as the role may be filled when a desired candidate is found.

Job Description

Kaihonohono Māori - Strategic Māori Relationships Lead - Tauranga, Rotorua or Whakatāne

Are you passionate about weaving the rich tapestry of Māori knowledge, language, and culture into the fabric of community sport and recreation?

As the Kaihonohono Māori, you will play a crucial role in fostering strategic relationships and strengthening connections with Māori communities and organisations through engagement that reflects the values of tika, pono and aroha.

  • Understanding iwi/hapū of the Bay of Plenty.
  • Reporting through to the CEO.
  • Based in Tauranga, Rotorua or Whakatāne.
  • Empower communities through sport, recreation, physical activity, and play.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Tēnā koutou rau rangatira. E whakamihi atu ana i roto i ngā āhuatanga o te wā.

E tika ana me mātua aro ki ō tatou tini aituā kua huri ki tua o te ārai e kore e wareware i a tātou i muri nei. Rātou kei ngā whetū ki a rātou, tātou te whakamahuetanga ki a tātou.

Nō reira koutou mā, titiro mai ki tēnei pānui. Pēnā kei a koe ngā pūkenga hāngai e pā ana ki tēnei tūranga o te mahi, tono mai, tukua mai ō kōrero hei tirohanga atu mā mātou.

Ka mutu, te tūmanako kia huri mai te Kaihanga ki te ārahi i a tātou ki te tika, ki te pono, huri noa, huri noa tēnā koutou katoa.

For 25 years, Sport Bay of Plenty has been at the forefront of promoting physical activity and wellness within the community. They are driven by a mission to enrich lives through sport, recreation, physical activity, and play - aiming for a future where more people are more active, more often. Sport Bay of Plenty is committed to integrating the aspirations of Māori within their organisational goals, as they strive to achieve better outcomes for all.

Te āhua o Te Tūrunga - The nature of the position

The Kaihonohono Māori - Strategic Māori Relationships Lead has been created to enable and lead Sport Bay of Plenty’s commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to uphold, strengthen and build relationships with Māori community stakeholders and partners.

Ensuring the aspirations of Māori are honoured and valued, the role will incorporate identifying and building authentic relationships with the many iwi, hapū, funders and kaupapa Māori organisations within the Bay of Plenty that Sport Bay of Plenty could work with. You will seek to establish and build relationships that support better outcomes for Māori whilst developing a shared vision for Māori physical activity. The position will ensure Māori perspectives, opinions, and voices are equitably represented in the future planning, policy, and strategy of physical activity across the Bay of Plenty.

This pivotal position will provide key support to the senior leadership team in understanding and providing for Māori and will support the embedding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in strategic planning, organisational practice, and shared outcomes.

Enabling staff to understand and to build relationships with kaupapa Māori organisations, you will further ensure content and marketing practice presented to the community, correctly reflects Aotearoa New Zealand and our dual heritage with equitable representation of Mātauranga Māori and te reo me ōna tikanga.

Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako - Essential skills/experiences for the role.

Skills, knowledge, and experience required for application include:

  • A fluent speaker of Te Reo me ōna tikanga.
  • Experience to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders through advocacy, negotiation, and collaboration alongside the ability to influence, persuade and inspire others.
  • Passionate about the role of sport recreation and play and its role in overall wellness.
  • Previous experience in strategy creation and operational delivery.
  • Significant experience in strategy development and/or community development, and operational frameworks.
  • The skill set to facilitate collaboration and capability building across the sector.
  • Expert in strategy build and operationalisation of delivery frameworks.
  • Strong networks within the Bay of Plenty region.
  • Knowledge of mātauranga, and practical application of principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • A degree in a relevant field (planning, policy, management, or Māori discipline) is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of council planning and processes, and Sport NZ strategic direction and policy would be highly desirable.

Te Tono - How to apply.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead positive change, we would love to hear from you. You'll be part of a dedicated and supportive work environment and team that values integrity, inclusivity, and passion.

To apply, or to enquire further in confidence contact Heather Walker for a confidential conversation now on (09) 632 1108 or email your up-dated CV and covering letter through to [email protected]

Job description

Applications close on: Monday 18 March at 5.00pm.

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Activation Coordinator - Mount Maunganui

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your passion for sport and recreation with others? Are you looking for rewarding work in your community?

This full-time role, based primarily at Mercury Baypark Arena in Mount Maunganui but also with opportunities to get out into smaller community facilities, is all about sport, recreation, and play. Whether it is our social netball and football leagues, Tumble Time programme for preschoolers, or Funky Fun Day series for school kids, we are getting people of all ages active and having a lot of fun in the process.

Bay Venues is the kaitiaki of community facilities in Tauranga. We manage five aquatic facilities, community centres and halls across the city, as well as indoor sports venues, Mercury Baypark, and the University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance.

Being a member of the Bay Venues family means you will receive excellent staff benefits including a free gym membership, unlimited use of our aquatic facilities for you and your immediate family, as well as discounts on our programmes, services, and merchandise. Not to mention the $3 flat whites at our on-site cafes.

As part of our passionate activation team, you will be responsible for coordinating sports leagues and community recreation and play programmes within the network of Bay Venues facilities. This includes creating sports league draws, managing payments, marketing, planning, and staffing.

You will be managing around 40 casual staff, which consists of Programme Facilitators and Umpires. Assisting with recruitment, induction, training and developing staff, you will thrive on enabling your team to deliver and engage with customers in a professional and fun manner.

You will be hands-on in the set up and delivery of programmes, taking a lead role in generating a positive and friendly atmosphere amongst the participants. Your excellent administration and financial skills will be called upon to administer the necessary programme documentation, as well as track enrolments and compile reports as necessary.

This is a full-time salaried position, working primarily Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work some weekends from time to time. Hours can range between 8am – 9pm dependent on programme offerings, however the ability to work in the evenings at least once a week is required.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in the recreation/leisure industry, as well as demonstrated experience in the coordination of programmes. You will possess staff supervision and programme management skills and demonstrate confidence in managing large groups of adults and children. You will be well versed in Microsoft Office with the ability to quickly learn other administrative software with high attention to detail to meet deadlines. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be confident speaking to large groups and proven ability to deescalate situations.

Permanent offer:

We have put together a bunch of perks to support our culture of connection and fun. Ones that reinforce that we are part of the awesome leisure and events industry, and all the magic that comes along with that. Our benefits include:

· a gym membership to our ClubFit Gyms,

· access to our five aquatic facilities including BayWave and Mount Hot Pools,

· subsidised speedway passes and generous discounts on our programmes, services and merchandise,

· heavily subsidised coffee at our on-site cafes,

access to a range of development opportunities through our Learning & Development programme

So why not join us? We have the right purpose to fuel meaningful careers, the right attitude to support work life balance, and the right leadership to foster an amazing culture. No matter your age and stage you may be, we are an inclusive bunch all driven by our vision of creating The Best Venues for the Bay. Come on – take the punt; you won’t regret it!

If this sounds like you, please apply through the Bay Venues website.

Applications close: 21 February 2024

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