Community Sport Advisor

Community Sport Advisor - Fixed term position covering parental leave

• Opportunity to support community sport

• Advocate and influence sport and recreation decision makers

• Make sport accessible for everyone

Sport Bay of Plenty is seeking a fixed term full time (until May 2027) Community Sport Advisor to cover a staff member going on parental leave.

This role will provide leadership, advice and guidance to enhance the quality and delivery of sport within the Western Bay area. Reporting to the Spaces and Places Team Leader, you will be responsible for working closely with clubs, councils and sporting organisations to support the capability and sustainability of the regions sporting environment. 

Experience and knowledge of the sport and recreation sector is preferred as is knowledge of Council processes, but not essential. Exceptional communication skills are required and the ability to build effective working relationships and partnerships with sporting organisations, councils, volunteers and the wider community.

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 Duncan Pearce, Spaces and Places Team Leader at [email protected] for more information or visit www.sportbop.co.nz/employment for a job description. 

 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 by 5pm Tuesday 31st March.

Please note we intend to complete prescreening and interviews shortly after the advertisement closes.

Any appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory police vetting check.