Sport Auckland

HEALTHY ACTIVE LEARNING ADVISOR

Want to make a positive difference to the tamariki in primary and intermediate schools in Tāmaki Makaurau?

We are looking to recruit for a hybrid Healthy Active Learning Advisor who will work directly with selected primary and intermediate schools within Central Auckland. This role is critical to Healthy Active Learning, an initiative between Sport New Zealand and the Ministries of Health and Education to improve child and youth wellbeing through healthy eating and quality physical activity.

This role will work with Boards of Trustees, principals, senior leaders and teachers of primary and intermediate schools to provide advice and customised support, as well as making key community connections for the benefit of tamariki. This will enable schools to strategise, plan and develop systems that contribute to the development of an active and healthy school culture and quality opportunities for tamariki within their community.

As a hybrid Healthy Active Learning Advisor, you will have the following attributes and skills:

Knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and/or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Extensive knowledge of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum with practical delivery experience
Knowledge of the systems, structures and operating models that underpin the education, sport, active recreation and play sectors across Aotearoa New Zealand
Knowledge and understanding of how the sport and education sectors interact to deliver PE, sport, active recreation and play opportunities for tamariki
Experience in leading change in the school setting and influencing at different levels (Boards of Trustees, management, teachers, parents)
Excellent communication and strong relationship-building skills.
Ability to connect schools & tamariki to community opportunities that benefit tamariki

This role will involve working at various locations throughout Auckland and require the ability to be flexible with work hours.

If you’re an organised, quick learner with education sector experience, and keen to join a fun, hard-working team committed to making a positive difference, then we’d like to hear from you.

A copy of the full job description for this exciting and unique role can be viewed on our website www.sportauckland.co.nz.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via Seek https://www.seek.co.nz/job/83849112

Queries can be made via email to Greg Burne greg@sportauckland.co.nz

Position description can be viewed HERE

Closing date for applications, Monday 26th May 2025.

(We will progress suitable applicants prior to this closing date).

Healthy Active Learning is a joint wellbeing initiative with Sport New Zealand therefore please note that candidate information will be shared with Sport New Zealand. Please let us know if you do not agree to this information being shared.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS EVENTS LEAD

We are now searching for our next Primary School Sports Events Lead.

Are you a people person with strong listening, advocacy and influencing skills? Are you confident and comfortable to present and interact with people at all levels of management and age? Do you possess a “can-do” attitude coupled with strong planning, prioritising and problem-solving skills? Do you think outside of the box? Is working with tamariki a passion of yours? Are you comfortable and confident to organise school cluster and sports events? Do you see yourself as a servant leader who is comfortable to be out and about working within and alongside our community? Someone who can work both autonomously and in a team environment?

If you have answered yes to these please continue to read on.

If you are motivated by our vision “Inspiring our communities to live healthy active lifestyles” and can align with our culture and values:

We empower others | E whakamana ana mātou i ētahi atu
We are connected | Kua honoa mātou
We are passionate | E ngākaunui ana mātou
We embrace diversity | Ahakoa ko wai, he whānau kōtahi tātou

then we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via Seek https://www.seek.co.nz/job/83744424

For any queries, please email Scott Tibbutt Scott@sportauckland.co.nz

Position description can be viewed HERE

Applications close at 9am Monday 26th May 2025.
We do reserve the right to fill the vacancy, if the right candidate comes along, before the close off date for applications.

ACTIVE FAMILIES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ADVISOR

Are you a people person who is motivated, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children and families to live healthy and active lifestyles?

Are you confident and comfortable to work with a diverse group of people in group and individual settings in the community and over the phone?

Do you have a “can-do” attitude coupled with strong organisation and planning skills?

We are seeking an Active Families Healthy Lifestyle Advisor to join the health and wellness team at Sport Auckland to assist in the delivery of the national Active Families programme in Auckland.

We are seeking someone who:

Is passionate about working with children, parents and whanau to live healthy and active lifestyles
Has qualifications and experience in the Health, Wellness or physical activity sector.
Deliver personalised, ongoing support through physical activity and healthy eating sessions & other face-to-face, phone, and online interactions, focusing on behaviour change and goal setting.
Facilitate group education sessions for the Active Families programme participants and whanau.
Empower participants with self-management skills to sustain long-term lifestyle improvements.
Has work experience in, or strong knowledge of, behavioural change and motivational interviewing techniques.
Sound understanding of health conditions and management of conditions such as diabetes and obesity.
Excellent communication skills and time management.
Are prepared to work flexible hours

Sport Auckland offers a supportive working environment where ongoing opportunities for professional development are encouraged.

If you are motivated by our vision “Inspiring our communities to live healthy active lifestyles” and aligns with our culture and values then we would love to hear from you!

We empower others | E whakamana ana mātou i ētahi atu
We are connected | Kua honoa mātou
We are passionate | E ngākaunui ana mātou
We embrace diversity | Ahakoa ko wai, he whānau kōtahi tātou

Please submit your CV and covering letter via Seek, alternatively via email to Michael McCormack michaelm@sportauckland.co.nz

Position description can be viewed HERE

Applications close at 5:00pm Sunday 20^th April 2025.

We reserve the right to fill the role as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

GREEN PRESCRIPTION HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ADVISOR - 6 MONTH FIXED TERM PARENTAL LEAVE COVER

Are you a people person who is motivated, empathetic, and passionate about supporting people to live healthy and active lifestyles?