Kia Kaha, Kia Ora | Be Active, Be Well

JOB VACANCIES​​​​​​​

Welcome to the Sport Hawke's Bay vacancies page. Here you will find roles in the sports sector both throughout the Hawke's Bay region as well as nationally.

For more job opportunities in the sport sector, please visit the Sport NZ careers page​

If you have a job vacancy you would like advertised on this page, please email to communications@sporthb.net.nz 

BOARD MEMBER VACANCIES - BLIND SPORT NEW ZEALAND  (Full time)

Blind Sport New Zealand is seeking up to six new Board members due to positions becoming vacant as terms are completed, and a recent constitutional change allowing for increased Board size.

Do you have, or know someone with skills in the following areas:

• Finance

• Legal

• Marketing / Communications

• Fundraising / Sponsorship

• General business acumen

The board's focus in 2025 will include implementing the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, exploring and securing new revenue streams, and continuously improving the organisation’s financial sustainability.

A Board position would appeal to individuals who want to support the development of blind and low-vision sports in New Zealand. BSNZ would welcome applications from people with lived experience of blindness or low vision. Previous experience in the disability sport sector would be an advantage.

The role is open to individuals living throughout New Zealand.

Please email admin@blindsport.kiwi to request an application form or apply through Seek Volunteers here.

Applications close by Friday 30th August 2024 at 5:00 pm

BOARD MEMBER VACANCIES - BLIND SPORT NEW ZEALAND  (Full time)

Blind Sport New Zealand is seeking up to six new Board members due to positions becoming vacant as terms are completed, and a recent constitutional change allowing for increased Board size.

Do you have, or know someone with skills in the following areas:

• Finance

• Legal

• Marketing / Communications

• Fundraising / Sponsorship

• General business acumen

The board's focus in 2025 will include implementing the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, exploring and securing new revenue streams, and continuously improving the organisation’s financial sustainability.

A Board position would appeal to individuals who want to support the development of blind and low-vision sports in New Zealand. BSNZ would welcome applications from people with lived experience of blindness or low vision. Previous experience in the disability sport sector would be an advantage.

The role is open to individuals living throughout New Zealand.

Please email admin@blindsport.kiwi to request an application form or apply through Seek Volunteers here.

Applications close by Friday 30th August 2024 at 5:00 pm

SPORT HAWKE'S BAY - CYCLE SKILLS INSTRUCTORS (2–6 hour sessions as and when required)

Sport Hawke’s Bay exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of Hawke’s Bay by influencing, enabling and supporting our communities to be more physically active.

We are looking for CASUAL Cycling Instructors to join our Active Communities team.

Do you have a passion for cycling? Want to engage with children and share your knowledge? Are you a confident, flexible, fun, and energetic person? If this sounds like you, then we have the perfect job for you.

KEY GOAL/MISSION:

  • To deliver quality cycle skills instruction using the Bike Ready Programme.
  • ​​​​​​​To deliver scooter safety skills to schools

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To deliver cycle/scooter skills sessions and bike-ready programmes.
  • To have the flexibility to deliver the programmes at different venues within the Napier/Hastings Environments, including on school grounds and at parks/cycleways.
  • Undertake specific outcomes, evaluations or reports as requested.

To find out more, or for the full job description, email: cycling@sporthb.net.nz


SPORT HAWKE'S BAY - GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR (up to 5 hours per week)

Sport Hawke’s Bay exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of Hawke’s Bay by influencing, enabling and supporting our communities to be more physically active.


A casual instructing position is available within our Active Communities team.


Our Recreation Instructors provide high-quality, low-impact group exercise programmes.  One of our specialised areas includes programmes for adults and kaumātua over the age of 50 to improve strength, balance and flexibility, along with Tai Chi at a variety of venues in Napier and Hastings.  An instructor is required for up to 5 hours per week to extend the range and scope of programmes on offer.


If you consider yourself reliable, energetic and fun-loving with a passion for working with older adults, we have an exciting opportunity for you.


Group exercise instruction experience/qualifications are desirable but not essential as training can be supplied.


The key responsibilities for this position are:


  • To prepare and deliver group exercise programmes specifically tailored for older adults and other targeted community physical activity programmes, including people with disabilities.
  • Have flexibility to deliver programmes in Napier and Hastings.
  • Be available to relieve at venues when requested.
  • Attend training opportunities as determined by Sport Hawke’s Bay.


To apply, click here


If you would like to know more about this position, please contact Eana Young at Sport Hawke’s Bay on 8459336 Ext 708 or email eanay@sporthb.net.nz