EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Ko ngā tūranga wātea

Tēnā koutou katoa, anei ētahi pānui e pā ana ki ngā mahi tūrangi wātea
Sport Northland is committed to a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative whānau environment.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

VACANCIES

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Healthy Lifestyle Support

Tēnā koutou katoa, anei ētahi pānui e pā ana ki ngā mahi tūrangi wātea
Sport Northland is committed to a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative whānau environment.

Mā te whititahi, ka whakatutuki ai ngā pūmanawa a tangata

Together weaving the realisation of potential


We are on the lookout for a special person to join our team. If you have a passion for health and wellbeing (including healthy eating, and being physically active), a drive to support individuals / whānau on their hauora journey to make small achievable changes, we want to hear from you!
We offer a number of growth and development opportunities, wellness benefits, flexible working conditions and embrace an innovative approach to mahi.

The successful candidate will need a full clean driver's license and must have the right to live and work in New Zealand and must value healthy lifestyles.  A deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a huge advantage and highly valued.

The position is 20 hours Green Prescription support per week based in our Whangarei office and requires flexibility and may include some evening and weekend work from time to time.


Mō te tūranga/Primary Purpose

To support individuals to make small achievable changes to improve their health and wellbeing.  Green Prescription focuses on supporting healthy behaviour change by developing sustainable physical activity and nutritional habits.


Ka kati nga tono mo te Mane 6 o Mei, 2024, 5pm

​​​​​​​Applications close Monday 6 May, 5pm. 


Me pēhea te tuku tono

To apply please complete the digital application form below where you can upload a copy of your cover letter and CV detailing how your experience and skills best match the person specifications listed in the job description.  

For further information please contact Anna Markwick on 0274 416 281 or email annam@sportnorth.co.nz

Tono mai kē konei

Position Description ... CLICK HERE

Application for Employment… CLICK HERE

Pou Waiora Tākaro | Tākaro System Facilitator

Sport Northland invites applications for the role of Pou Waiora Tākaro, a crucial position dedicated to designing and implementing culturally relevant tākaro systems within Te Taitokerau. This role collaborates with whānau, hapū, and iwi to enhance participation in movement and tākaro.

Location: Whangārei Office

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 3 year fixed term

Flexibility Required: Evening and weekend work may be occasionally necessary.


Kia kori te whānau mō te oranga te take

Whānau moving for oranga

Responsibilities:

  • Enhance outcomes for Māori in tākaro, play, active recreation, and sport, ensuring cultural appropriateness.
  • Participate actively in the Kia Hianga project and broader He Oranga Poutama Kaupapa.
  • Contribute to national strategies in partnership with Te Kāhui Tākaro.
  • Support and integrate Tikanga, Te Reo Māori, and Mātauranga Māori within Sport Northland.
  • Develop and manage the Kia Hianga project strategy and execution.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Deep understanding of Te Ao Māori and strong connections to whānau, hapū and iwi in Te Taitokerau.
  • Knowledgeable in strategic planning and has effective influencing and communication skills.
  • Leadership qualities, ability to inspire, and competence in managing projects and kaupapa.

Other Information:

Applicants must hold a full clean driver's license and have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

A deep understanding of He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is highly valued.
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Application Details:

Applications close on Friday, 10 May 2024, at 5 PM.

To apply, please complete the digital application form and upload your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

For further information, contact Rāti Sinclair at 022 387 5763 or email ratis@sportnorth.co.nz.

Application for Employment Form .... click here
Full Position Description ... click here

SECTOR VACANCIES​​​​​​​

Whangarei Netball Centre

Whangarei Netball Centre is currently recruiting for two roles.

The vision for Whangarei Netball is to create an inclusive, sustainable netball hub which nurtures our people to deliver programmes and events that will grow our potential and provide for netball both now and in the future.  Our goals are to embrace all who want to play so that we have a diverse and inclusive culture, and to open pathways to grow the game and our people in a centre that we can all be proud of.    We aim to achieve this through the strengthening of relationships with our community and our partners in Netball and through the prudent management of the operation.

Kaiwhakahaere Rauemi / Operations Lead

Purpose of Role:  Manage the operations of the netball centre including the arranging of games, management of umpire development lead  and coach development lead, coordination and management of reps and events at the centre. For the full job description click HERE.

Kaihautu / General Manager

Purpose of Role: Develop and implement strategies to achieve the goals of Whangarei Netball and lead our team towards success.  As Kaihautu/General Manager this role will have accountability for the direction and management of the operations of Whangarei Netball with a focus on development of strong relationships with partners including hāpu and iwi. For the full job description click HERE.