Program Sport & Recreation Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Listed two days ago

Sport Programme Assistant

at Disability Sport and Recreation Hawke's Bay

This is a Part time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Purpose-driven supporting disabled people through sport and recreation
Varied role in programme delivery, participant support, and event coordination
Capture and share the energy of community sport through social media content

Purpose-driven supporting disabled people through sport and recreation
Varied role in programme delivery, participant support, and event coordination
Capture and share the energy of community sport through social media content

Help deliver inclusive sport and recreation programmes and events, support participants, and share stories via social media.

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

MAG Head Coach & Programme Lead

at Hamilton City Gymnastics

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$30 – $34 per hour

The MAG Head Coach & Programme Lead is a leadership role responsible for the design, delivery, & development of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at HCG.

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Sports Department Support

at Northcross Intermediate School

This is a Part time job

Northcross, Auckland

$25 – $32 per hour

Supportive team environment
Term time only for a balanced lifestyle
Promoting sport within the school

Supportive team environment
Term time only for a balanced lifestyle
Promoting sport within the school

Enjoy the balance of a term-time only schedule while making a real impact on students' lives

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Team Member | Recreation Assistant - Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28.95/hr + Auckland Council Benefits

Work closely with your local community
Drive service excellence and champion community engagement
Play a key part in making the experience of our customers fun and enjoyable

Work closely with your local community
Drive service excellence and champion community engagement
Play a key part in making the experience of our customers fun and enjoyable

You'll be joining an enthusiastic and high-performing team who are dedicated to helping get "More Aucklanders, more active, more often!"

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Lifeguard - Full Time

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Permanent full-time position with a flexible roster and ongoing training
FREE gym + pool access (yes, free!)
Paid full training provided + a globally recognised qualification

Permanent full-time position with a flexible roster and ongoing training
FREE gym + pool access (yes, free!)
Paid full training provided + a globally recognised qualification

Make a splash as a Lifeguard at EA Networks Centre! Keep our community safe, bring positive energy, and enjoy great benefits in a fun team.

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

High Performance Teams Kit Manager

at New Zealand Football

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

New Zealand Football is seeking applications for an Apparel, Footwear and Equipment Manager

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Personal trainer

at fit20

This is a Part time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Work for the internationally fastest growing Personal Training Franchise company
Be part of a unique science backed brand with researched backed results

Work for the internationally fastest growing Personal Training Franchise company
Be part of a unique science backed brand with researched backed results

High intensity strength training is the most important form of training for overall health and wellness.

subClassification: Fitness & Personal TrainingFitness & Personal Training

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Head Coach - Female Performance

at Canterbury Cricket Association

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

We are seeking a values-driven Head Coach who leads with integrity, strength of relationships, clear communication, and driven to learn.

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Assistant Coach

at Taranaki Rugby Football Union

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Supports Bulls NPC programme, leading defence, assisting training, player development, and match prep in a high-performance environment.

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Operations Manager

at Auckland Cricket

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Auckland Cricket is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality operations across our programmes.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Leader Swim Education Pioneer

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$39.05 to $43.39 per hour

Swim Education Team Leader role at Pioneer, leading programmes, supporting kaimahi, and delivering quality swim learning.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Back in the Game - Regional Lead

at Aktive

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland(Hybrid)

Leveraging sport and physical activity as a mechanism to reduce child and youth offending while supporting young people to rebuild confidence.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

17d ago

Listed eight days ago

Recreation, Sport & Play Advisor

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

Are you passionate about Recreation & Sport in your community?
Inclusive, values-driven team environment
Wellbeing benefits & flexible work options

Are you passionate about Recreation & Sport in your community?
Inclusive, values-driven team environment
Wellbeing benefits & flexible work options

Full-time Recreation, Sport & Play Advisor (to June 2027): lead community programmes, events, and partnerships to boost participation in Hutt City.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

8d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Residential Youth Workers - Te Maioha o Parekarangi

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$69,312 and $78,400

Join collaborative teams to support youth offenders
Paid training to start in the role
Stay active and share your passions in sports, art, health and wellbeing & more

Join collaborative teams to support youth offenders
Paid training to start in the role
Stay active and share your passions in sports, art, health and wellbeing & more

Youth Justice needs strong, supportive and motivated Youth Workers like you!

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

17d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Community Bike Administrator

at Harbour Sport

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Work in a flexibile enviroment
People-first role – work with schools, instructors, and local partners
Purpose with variety – organise programmes that keep North Harbour active

Work in a flexibile enviroment
People-first role – work with schools, instructors, and local partners
Purpose with variety – organise programmes that keep North Harbour active

Love bikes and people? Help kids learn to ride, coordinate Bike Ready programmes, and power a bike‑confident North Harbour!

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Personal Trainer - Contracted

at Snap Fitness Queenstown

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

$60 – $90 per hour

Transform lives as a Personal Trainer in stunning Queenstown.

subClassification: Fitness & Personal TrainingFitness & Personal Training

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Learn to Swim Instructor

at Hutt City Council

This is a Part time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Teach inclusive swim lessons, support neurodiverse learners, build water confidence, and create safe, positive experiences in a community-focused team

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago