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 

WAIROA COMMUNITY CENTRE - PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST

The Wairoa Community Centre is a $4 million wet and dry facility, incorporating a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, function rooms and gymnasium/stadium.

An opportunity has arisin for a customer focussed receptionist to join our team on alternate weekends. Winter hours are 5 hours per day on alternate weekends and during the summer season, the weekend hours will increase to 7 hours per day. Some additional hours at reception will be available on a casual basis. There is also an opportunity to train and work as a Lifeguard at the facility.
 

The successful candidate will provide outstanding customer service to our community at reception and administrative services to our team at the Community Centre.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Manage the Reception area and ensure a strong customer service focus, in a clean and tidy working environment.
  • Effectively manage and utilise the Point Of Sale and cash register system to ensure effective stock control and accounting systems are maintained.
  • Provide general administration for the Wairoa Community Centre and Sport Hawkes Bay as directed.
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of databases and memberships are maintained.
  • Assist in other areas of the Centre’s operation as directed and carry out any other function as determined by Wairoa Community Centre Management.
  • Oversee the marketing and promotion of the Wairoa Community Centre.
  • Assist with concentrated supervision and observation of the pool water and its immediate surroundings.
  • Ensure the facilitation of safe practices and behaviour of customers to prevent accidents.
  • Ensure the provision of aquatic sport and leisure in a safe, clean and enjoyable environment.
  • Participate in Pool Lifeguard Training to gain the knowledge and skills to assist Pool Team Members in case of an emergency.
  • Have or be willing to obtain a current First Aid Certificate.

View the full job description here


Applications close Sunday, 16 February 2025.


To apply, click here


BASKETBALL HAWKE'S BAY - GIRLS GOT GAME ACTIVATOR

This position is a fixed-term with the flexibility to grow. 


•    Inspire girls to play basketball
•    Create supportive environments
•    Join a fun team driven by a love of their community and a passion for basketball


Basketball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country and is on the verge of becoming the largest sport in New Zealand secondary schools. To support this growth we are growing our team to support this. 

Hawkes Bay (BBHB), in partnership with Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ), has an exciting opportunity to create a team of Girls Got Game Activators to bring Girls Got Game to life across Tamaki Makaurau and we would love to hear from you! 


The Girls Got Game programme introduces girls to basketball and encourages them to get active while enjoying basketball with their friends. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 
This role is an opportunity to pilot an engaging and inclusive programme for girls to enter and keep playing basketball. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about having fun and getting girls active, no prior basketball experience is necessary. 

 

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Delivering in-school and Sunday Skills sessions within the Hawkes Bay region
  • Creating sessions plans and preparing equipment to effectively deliver engaging participation opportunities
  • Creating fun, safe and inclusive environments
  • Building positive connections with participants
  • Supporting the establishment and delivery of female-only Community Hubs across the region(s)
  • Understanding health and safety/requirements of working in schools
  • Supporting the maintenance of positive relationships with schools and community partners in the region(s)
  • Creating social media content
  • Completing necessary training and development provided by BBHB and/or BBNZ
  • Ensure reporting is completed to high standards of accuracy and on time

View the full job description here


If you have an interest in this role, then don't delay. Please send your current CV and Cover Letter; to Tim at generalamanger@hawkesbay.basketball 


Applications close 14th February 2025 


BASKETBALL HAWKE'S BAY - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVATORS

This position is a fixed-term with the flexibility to grow. 


•    Inspire our community to play basketball
•    Create supportive environments
•    Join a fun team driven by a love of their community and a passion for basketball


Basketball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country and is on the verge of becoming the largest sport in New Zealand secondary schools. To support this growth we are growing our team to support this. 
Hawkes Bay (BBHB), in partnership with Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ), has an exciting opportunity to create a team of Community Development Activators to take Basketball into our schools and community and bring basketball to life across Hawkes Bay and we would love to hear from you! 

ABOUT THE ROLE 
This role offers an exciting opportunity to design and lead Sunday Hoops skill sessions across Hawke's Bay while collaborating with schools to support coaching initiatives and run in-school coaching clinics. We're seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about having fun and inspiring kids to play basketball. No prior coaching experience is required!

 

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Delivering in-school and Sunday Hoop Skills sessions within the Hawkes Bay region
  • Creating sessions plans and preparing equipment to effectively deliver engaging participation opportunities
  • Creating fun, safe and inclusive environments
  • Building positive connections with participants
  • Supporting the establishment and delivery of Community Hubs across the region
  • Understanding health and safety/requirements of working in schools
  • Supporting the maintenance of positive relationships with schools and community partners in the region(s)
  • Creating social media content
  • Completing necessary training and development provided by BBHB and/or BBNZ
  • Ensure reporting is completed to high standards of accuracy and on time

View the full job description here


If you have an interest in this role, then don't delay. Please send your current CV and Cover Letter; to Tim at generalamanger@hawkesbay.basketball 


Applications close 14th February 2025 


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