Inter-College Competition Coordinator

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution based in Dunedin is seeking an Inter-College Competition Coordinator to organize and support a range of recreational activities for first-year students. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, has a relevant qualification in Sport/Recreation/Management, and strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position involves coordinating competitions across multiple venues and may require weekend and evening hours. The salary range is NZD $63,508 to $68,185, with the top of the range at $73,640.

Qualifications

• Passion for service to students through recreation.
• Experience working in a recreation environment.

Responsibilities

• Organise and assist the delivery of the Inter-College programme.
• Recruit and train staff including referees and assistants.
• Create competition draws and schedules.
• Coordinate site/venue setups and pack downs.
• Supervise activities across multiple venues.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Organisation

Health and Safety experience

Physical fitness

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Sport/Recreation/Management

Job description

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INTER-COLLEGE COMPETITION | TAUWHĀINGA KĀRETI
UNIPOL RECREATION SERVICES | TE WHARE O TE RĒHIA
STUDENT SERVICES | TE RATONGA ĀKONGA

• Unique opportunity to take an active role in recreation and events provided on campus for first year students
• Fun and supportive team environment
• Full training and ongoing support
• Varied and rewarding role

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Unipol Recreation Services is based at the University Plaza is one of the largest and most established recreation centres in New Zealand delivering world class facilities and leading programmes to Otago University and Otago Polytechnic students. Our purpose is to provide a broad range of activities and programmes that strive to create an outstanding student experience developing whanaungatanga (sense of belonging) to Dunedin, the University and each other.
We at Unipol are grateful to be the guardians (kaitiakitanga) of recreation at Otago and are excited to be adding to our experienced team.

The role | Te mahi

The Inter-College Competition Coordinator is part of the Unipol whānau and reports to the Inter-College Competition Lead Coordinator. The role of the coordinator is to organise and assist the delivery and development of the Inter-College programme. With a focus on running the Competition smoothly and safely and alignment with the values of fairness and inclusivity while producing high quality events, contributing to an outstanding student experience.

The Inter-College Competition involves more than 25 one-off and ongoing events across three distinctly different sections: Sport, Cultural, and Games. With participation from the 14 Residential Colleges as well as the Locals community, UniFlats, and Te Pā Tauira, the programme provides a unique environment for first year Otago University students to engage in an array of recreational activities.

The successful running of the programme involves:

• Recruiting and training of staff including referees, assistants and medics.
• Creating competition draws and schedules.
• Rostering of staff and recording of timesheets.
• Coordinating the site/venue set up, pack downs.
• Supervision of activities across multiple venues.
• Inputting and interpreting results.
• Applying the Competition handbook in a fair and consistent manner.
• Producing a range of marketing and promotional material.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who has a passion for service to students through recreation.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Sport/Recreation/Management.
• Experience working in a recreation environment.
• Be physically fit.
• Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills.
• Experience dealing with Health and Safety.

Our team at Unipol brings energy, enthusiasm and a passion for recreation to their work, therefore the right applicant will need a hands-on attitude, be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing recreational environment.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a full time, 37.5 hours per week position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

Due to the nature of the recreation environment and a busy semester time schedule, work will sometimes occur during weekends and evenings. The ability to be flexible with hours during these periods is also important.

The salary range for this appointment is at level 4 $63,508 to $68,185. Top of range $73,640.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

For further information, please contact Daniel Porter, Manager – Student Services via the contact information below.

Application | Tono

Applications quoting reference number 2501442 will close on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.