Part-time Development Officer

Cycling Southland; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cycling Southland is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and community-focused individual to join our team as a Part Time Development Officer. This role is based in Southland and offers flexible working arrangements with 15–25 hours per week.

You will help grow cycling participation across Southland, assist with school cycling programmes and community activities, support track cycling development, and provide admin and communications support across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in sport, event delivery, education, communications, or community programmes is advantageous.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while delivering quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support growth and participation initiatives across cycling programmes.
• Assist with delivery of school cycling programmes and community activities.
• Support track cycling development programmes.
• Assist with planning and implementation of events and activities.
• Provide administrative support across Cycling Southland operations.
• Assist with social media content, promotion, and communications.
• Support the maintenance and organisation of Cycling Southland assets and equipment.
• Collaborate with volunteers, clubs, schools, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible & adaptable

Organised

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Applications close Wednesday, 1 October 2026.

Cycling Southland is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and community-focused individual to join our team as a Part Time Development Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow and strengthen cycling participation across Southland while supporting some of New Zealand's most recognised cycling programmes and events.

Position Details:

• Part Time: 15 minimum - 25 maximum hours per week (to be agreed with successful candidate)
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Based in Southland

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Support growth and participation initiatives across cycling programmes
• Assist with the delivery of school cycling programmes and community-based activities
• Support track cycling development programmes
• Assist with the planning and implementation of events and activities
• Provide administrative support across Cycling Southland operations
• Assist with social media content, promotion, and communications
• Support the maintenance and organisation of Cycling Southland assets and equipment
• Work collaboratively with volunteers, clubs, schools, sponsors, and stakeholders

We are looking for someone who Is:

• Flexible and adaptable
• Professional and reliable
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Organised and able to manage a range of tasks
• Passionate about community sport and participation
• Able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Competent with general administration and digital platforms

Experience within sport, event delivery, education, communications, or community programmes would be an advantage.

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success and growth of cycling within Southland while working alongside a passionate sporting community.