Recreation, Sport & Play Advisor
Place of work
Work from home
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
Full job description
Are you passionate about Recreation & Sport in your community?
Inclusive, values-driven team environment
Wellbeing benefits & flexible work options
About the role
In this role you be responsible for working alongside communities, organisations and internal business units in key settings that provide a platform for increased participation in recreation, sport and play by Hutt City residents.
Key responsibilities include
Supporting and enabling sport/community groups to lead physical activity events and opportunities
Leading, enabling and supporting the delivery of community pilots which promote and encourage innovation of our recreation, sport and play system
Leading key events and programmes in the sport and recreation space
Engaging with the community to identify needs, conceptualise, develop and implement programmes
Supporting Council wide initiatives within the event and outdoors portfolios
About You
The successful applicant will possess -
Proven experience in the sport and/or recreation field
Excellent communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills
Finely tuned facilitation and project management skills
Strong ability to multitask
Current drivers' licence
The following is advantages, though not essential -
Relevant tertiary qualification i.e., sports science/recreation/community
Experience in engaging with Mana Whenua
What we offer
Flexible working (work from home up to 2 days per week)
3% Kiwisaver employer contributions on top of salary
Discounted health insurance
Free entry to all our pools and discounted gym membership
About Us
Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.
Our diverse communities make Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt a place of excitement and opportunity. Come join us at Hutt City Council where, as connectors, creators and leaders, we are supporting our neighbourhoods to become the architects of their future.
Applications close Wednesday 23 July 2025 @ 11.55pm.
Please note that we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.
Job Details
Reference #
25507
Posted on
09 Jul 2025
Closes on
23 Jul 2025 23:55
Expertise
Community, Sports and recreation
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
The position is suitable for candidates with education
This position is suitable for fresh graduate
Company address
You will be redirected to another website to apply.
Offer ID: #1185445,
Published: 13 hours ago,
Company registered: 2 months ago
