176 recreation manager jobs in New Zealand

$80,000 to $90,000 + up to 6.75% KiwiSaver

Lead a high performing team in a modern sports facility
Develop and grow a dedicated operations team
Work with a passionate, collaborative team

Lead a high performing team in a modern sports facility
Develop and grow a dedicated operations team
Work with a passionate, collaborative team

Seeking a passionate leader to drive great experiences, safety and events, develop your team, and improve systems with a hands‑on approach.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

8d ago

Listed four days ago

Activities and Events Crew Supervisor

This is a Part time job

$29.71 - $33.01 per hour

Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment
Gain exposure to large-scale events and operations
Make a real community impact

Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment
Gain exposure to large-scale events and operations
Make a real community impact

Supporting the preparation of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre for community sport, activations, activities, and events

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Activities & Events Crew Member

This is a Part time job

at Lake Rotoiti Outdoor Education Trust

$28.97 per hour

Be part of delivering great community experiences
Supportive, team-focused environment
Potential casual opportunities also available

Be part of delivering great community experiences
Supportive, team-focused environment
Potential casual opportunities also available

Maximise the customer experience at Parakiore Recreation & Sports Centre

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Centre Manager

This is a Full time job

St Arnaud, Tasman

$80,000 – $100,000 per year + House and Vehicle

Salary band of $80,000 – $100,000 + Home and vehicle
A varied and rewarding role with autonomy and responsibility
Make a meaningful impact on young people's development

Salary band of $80,000 – $100,000 + Home and vehicle
A varied and rewarding role with autonomy and responsibility
Make a meaningful impact on young people's development

A unique leadership opportunity in one of New Zealand's most stunning natural environments. Help us shape the next generation!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

GM – Sector Engagement and Capability

at Golf New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Flexible work from home days
Birthday leave
Health insurance

Flexible work from home days
Birthday leave
Health insurance

Pivotal national role leading a team and partnering with districts, clubs, facilities and stakeholders to shape the future of golf in New Zealand.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Youth Sport Lead

at Sport Auckland

This is a Full time job

$60,000 – $70,000 per year

A community-focused role providing wrap around support to community organisations to establish coach education and coach development systems.

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

15d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Assistant Golf Operations Manager

at Titirangi Golf Club

This is a Full time job

New Lynn, Auckland

We are seeking an enthusiastic and service-driven Assistant Golf Operations Manager to help deliver exceptional experiences at the club

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Recreation Centre Support

at Blind Low Vision NZ

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Manurewa, Auckland

Use you faciliatory skills to ensure smooth bookings at our Recreation Centre
Work at our new state of the art Recreation Centre
Pleasant casual position - primarily Saturdays

Use you faciliatory skills to ensure smooth bookings at our Recreation Centre
Work at our new state of the art Recreation Centre
Pleasant casual position - primarily Saturdays

A great casual role that will get you involved with an organisation that truly wants to empower those who are blind, deafblind or have low vision

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Village Lifestyle Coordinator

This is a Full time job

Howick, Auckland

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
Ensure residents experience a high standard of wellbeing and connection through
Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
Ensure residents experience a high standard of wellbeing and connection through
Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Lead engaging, inclusive, and person-centred activities to enhance resident wellbeing, connection, and quality of life through tailored programs

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities
Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities
Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Bring joy, connection, and meaningful moments to everyday life

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Part-time Manager, Sandspit Marina

at Sandspit Marina Society

This is a Part time job

Sandspit, Auckland

If you are organised, practical, service-minded and enjoy being the person who keeps things moving, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

10d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Guest Services Manager

at Venues Ōtautahi

This is a Full time job

Newly created role with visibility, variety and real impact.
Permanent, full-time role reporting to the Director, Impact and Experience.
Shape the guest experience across our venues, including One New Zealand Stadium

Newly created role with visibility, variety and real impact.
Permanent, full-time role reporting to the Director, Impact and Experience.
Shape the guest experience across our venues, including One New Zealand Stadium

Lead engagement and coordination to create seamless, end-to-end experiences for visitors, guests, and clients across Venues Ōtautahi.

subClassification: Front Office & Guest ServicesFront Office & Guest Services

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

22h ago

Listed ten days ago

Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities
Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities
Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Provide the avenue for memorable experiences and enrich lives of those within our vibrant community

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Aquatics Team Leader

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

$80,000 to $89,000 + KiwiSaver up to 6.75%

Better work-life balance than most aquatics roles
37.5-hour week with minimal weekend work
Free from public holiday work

Better work-life balance than most aquatics roles
37.5-hour week with minimal weekend work
Free from public holiday work

Lead a team, run daily operations, and grow your career in a supportive aquatic environment with great work‑life balance.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Fitness Instructor

This is a Part time job

$30.98 per hour

Make a real community impact
Personalised coaching & development opportunities
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team

Make a real community impact
Personalised coaching & development opportunities
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team

Creating tailored fitness programmes and providing quality service equally to all our customers

subClassification: Fitness & Personal TrainingFitness & Personal Training

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Activities Coordinator

at Summerset

This is a Full time job

Aotea, Wellington

Southern Cross Health Cover, Birthday Leave and more!
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
Work for one of the largest retirement village operators in New Zealand

Southern Cross Health Cover, Birthday Leave and more!
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
Work for one of the largest retirement village operators in New Zealand

Join our Aotea village and lead engaging, inclusive and person-centred activities and events to enhance resident wellbeing and quality of life!

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities
Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities
Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Provide the avenue for memorable experiences and enrich lives of those within our vibrant community

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

16d ago

Listed nine days ago

Casual Team Member | East Coast Bay

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

at New Zealand Recreation Association

$28.95/hr + Auckland Council Benefits

Work closely with your local community
Be part of a fun and diverse team
Play a key part in making the experience of our customers fun and enjoyable

Work closely with your local community
Be part of a fun and diverse team
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)

9d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Communications and Marketing Manager (Permanent 32 - 40 hours per week)

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$85,000 – $105,000 per year

A positive, values-driven workplace culture
Your birthday off, and an additional two hours per week of paid wellbeing time
A mixture of working from home and our Wellington office

A positive, values-driven workplace culture
Your birthday off, and an additional two hours per week of paid wellbeing time
A mixture of working from home and our Wellington office

We offer: • Genuine flexibility and strong work–life balance • Permanent 32-40-hour-per-week role (worked over 4 or 5 days), details to be agreed on

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

29d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Community Activator

at Waikato Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Incorporated

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

$50,000-$55,000

YWCA Waikato is looking for a Community Activator to help empower self-identifying young women across the region to realise their full potential.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

11d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Events Manager

at Alberts Auckland Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Lead signature events across Auckland’s most distinctive workplace clubs.
Shape the Alberts experience — where business, culture, and creativity meet.
Join a visionary company redefining the way professionals connect and engage.

Lead signature events across Auckland’s most distinctive workplace clubs.
Shape the Alberts experience — where business, culture, and creativity meet.
Join a visionary company redefining the way professionals connect and engage.

Join us in our new Events Manager role and bring the Alberts community to life through exceptional events and activations.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

29d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Assistant Store Manager - Outdoor Retail

at Outside Sports

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$28 – $34 per hour

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Store Manager to join our team in our downtown Queenstown store.

subClassification: Management - StoreManagement - Store

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

29d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Instructor & Host (Outdoor Education) – Fixed Term

at Waipara Adventure Centre

This is a Full time job

Waipara, Canterbury

Lead exciting activities and create memorable experiences for young people
Join a supportive team in a varied role instructing, hosting, and leadership.
Grow your outdoor qualifications, with high ropes experience highly valued.

Lead exciting activities and create memorable experiences for young people
Join a supportive team in a varied role instructing, hosting, and leadership.
Grow your outdoor qualifications, with high ropes experience highly valued.

Lead life-changing outdoor experiences in a dynamic camp environment with an experienced, supportive, and purpose-driven team.

subClassification: Coaching & InstructionCoaching & Instruction

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

17d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Assistant Activities Manager

at Skyline Enterprises

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Free Gondola and Luge rides for family and friends
Daily staff lunches provided and a great work-life balance
Opportunities for professional growth

Free Gondola and Luge rides for family and friends
Daily staff lunches provided and a great work-life balance
Opportunities for professional growth

An exciting leadership opportunity overseeing multi-department operations to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality guest experiences.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Casual Venue Experience Coordinator

at Bay Venues Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Build strong relationships with regular users
Help create memorable events
Enviable staff benefits

Build strong relationships with regular users
Help create memorable events
Enviable staff benefits

You'll be the welcoming face of Mercury Baypark, preparing our venue for a wide range of sporting and community events.

subClassification: Front Office & Guest ServicesFront Office & Guest Services

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Diversional Therapist/Activities Coordinator - Aged Care

at Royal Heights Rest Home

This is a Full time job

Massey, Auckland

If you're enthusiastic about enriching the lives of older people and be part of an awesome team, we'd love to hear from you.

subClassification: Nursing - Aged CareNursing - Aged Care

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Village Manager - Papamoa Sands

at Freedom Lifestyle Villages

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Supportive and fun values driven team culture.
Premium coastal lifestyle - Papamoa Sands
Autonomy with purpose

Supportive and fun values driven team culture.
Premium coastal lifestyle - Papamoa Sands
Autonomy with purpose

Lead a well-established coastal lifestyle village in Papamoa. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on resident experience, community &connection

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

25d ago

Listed eight days ago

Diversional Therapist / Activities Coordinator

at Living Waters Medical Solutions

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Meaningful aged care role supporting resident wellbeing and connection
Bring your creativity to a role where small moments make a real difference
Varied role with activities, events, one-on-one engagement, and connection

Meaningful aged care role supporting resident wellbeing and connection
Bring your creativity to a role where small moments make a real difference
Varied role with activities, events, one-on-one engagement, and connection

Join Living Waters Rest Homes in a meaningful Diversional Therapist / Activities Coordinator role supporting resident wellbeing and daily engagement.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Aquatic Supervisor - He Puna Taimoana

This is a Full time job

$29.71 - $33.01 per hour

Lead on the frontline of a premium aquatic facility
Be part of a supportive team culture
Work with purpose and responsibility

Lead on the frontline of a premium aquatic facility
Be part of a supportive team culture
Work with purpose and responsibility

Ensuring pool supervision standards and facility rules are maintained to create a safe, enjoyable environment for guests

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

2d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator