Careers

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

Are you passionate about promoting active, healthy lifestyles for tamariki through education and physical activity? Sport Bay of Plenty is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Healthy Active Learning Advisor based in Rotorua.

Working alongside another Healthy Active Learning Advisor, you will work into 37 primary and intermediate schools across the Central 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.

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

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 our team sounds like your team, then please send your cover letter and CV directly to Deb Garea, Education Team Leader at

Information on Healthy Active Learning can also be found on Sport New Zealand's website - Healthy Active Learning

Job Description

Administration, Cricket & Venue Operations - Northern Districts Cricket Association

We are looking for a practical and motivated individual to join our team in a part-time (approximately 30 hours), fixed-term parental cover role: Admin, Cricket & Venue Operations. If you enjoy variety, this is the role for you! You'll be supporting our CEO and Executive Team with admin tasks while managing cricket and venue operations.

The role includes overseeing administrative tasks, financial processes, assisting funding applications and coordinating logistics as part of our cricket and venue operations. A key part of the job is being at our venue on training and game days to ensure a great experience for players, management, and officials at Seddon Park.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Administration experience, including knowledge of policies, procedures, and technology
• Advanced user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to coordinate staff and work effectively with venue stakeholders.

We have a supportive, team-focused culture and are looking for someone who shares our values and is ready to get the job done to a high standard while enjoying the process.

ND is an inclusive and flexible employer which offers a number of benefits to all employees including an all-staff Wellbeing Week (an additional week of paid leave where the entire organisation downs tools), two additional Wellbeing days per year and two Volunteer leave days per year, a day off for your birthday and two complimentary tickets to all cricket matches at our home venues.

ND takes great pride in the vision “Connecting People, Creating Memories” which is supported by three core values; ‘Stronger Together’, ‘Build on Our Foundations’ and ‘Play Our Way’. With three international venues across the region (Cobham Oval, Seddon Park and Bay Oval), the team is based across various locations including Hamilton, Tauranga, Whangarei, Papakura, Gisborne, as well as remotely.

A full job description can be found on our website or requested from

All applications should include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to be submitted to the email above.

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note that the position may be filled at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. Due to the high number of applications we typically receive, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that the successful candidate must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, hold a full driver licence and consent to a police vet.

For any career questions, please contact our HR and Operations Lead.

Emma Suttie

HR & Operations Lead

021 791 557