Sport and Leisure Advisor

Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind; Wellington; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of Annual Leave

Flexible working options available

Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Day

Health and Wellbeing Allowance

Eye Test and Prescription Lens Reimb.

Discounts with 70+ businesses

Conditions apply

Job summary

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind – Wellington, North Island is recruiting a part-time Sport and Leisure Advisor to connect clients across Wellington with inclusive, meaningful opportunities in their communities.

You will build referral networks, identify clients' sport and leisure goals and collaborate with providers to remove barriers, support participation and realise potential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated relationship-building and stakeholder-management experience.
• Experience coordinating people, groups, activities and/or projects.
• Knowledge of, or established connections within, the regional sport and leisure sector.
• Experience in sport, recreation or leisure environments with people of different ages and stages.
• Strong planning, communication, advocacy and time-management skills.
• A person-centred, culturally responsive and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their interests, goals and ambitions and support needs.
• Connect clients with suitable sport, recreation and leisure opportunities.
• Build lasting relationships with various external agencies and stakeholders.
• Promote inclusive practice, accessibility and blind and low vision awareness.
• Support groups to become safe and connected within their communities.
• Share timely local opportunities and positive participation stories.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and relationship information.

Skills

Relationship-building

Stakeholder-management

Coordination

Planning

Communication

Advocacy

Time-management

People-centred approach

Cultural responsiveness

Independent work

Team player

Education

Sport management qualification

Tools

Record-keeping tools

Job description

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Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind – Wellington, North Island

Blind Low Vision NZ is the leading national provider of vision rehabilitation services for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision. Now more than ever, the opportunities are here to make a

real difference for people with sight loss, and you’ll help us achieve our vision of empowering New Zealanders who are blind, deafblind or low vision, to live the life they choose.

As well as supporting individuals, we seek to make big-picture change by advocating for inclusive communities and for optimal eye care services for all New Zealanders.

We have a rich history stretching back to 1890 and as we continue to connect people with sight loss to expert staff and their peers, we also continue to be one of

New Zealand's most trusted and iconic not for profit organisations.

We are looking for a relationship-focused Sport and Leisure Advisor, on a part time basis, working 30 hours per week, to connect clients across Wellington with inclusive, meaningful opportunities in their communities. You will work alongside clients, colleagues, volunteers, clubs, providers and community organisations to remove barriers, grow participation and support people to realise their potential. In this varied community-facing role, you will identify each client’s sport and leisure goals, build strong referral networks and work with providers to create welcoming, accessible and sustainable opportunities.

You will:

• Engage with clients to understand their interests, goals and ambitions and support needs.
• Connect clients with suitable sport, recreation and leisure opportunities.
• Build lasting relationships with various external agencies and stakeholders
• Promote inclusive practice, accessibility and blind and low vision awareness.
• Support groups to become safe and connected within their communities.
• Share timely local opportunities and positive participation stories.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and relationship information.

You are a proactive connector who enjoys bringing people and possibilities together. You can influence change, organise competing priorities and communicate confidently with people from a wide range of backgrounds. You have:

• Demonstrated relationship-building and stakeholder-management experience.
• Experience coordinating people, groups, activities and/or projects.
• Knowledge of, or established connections within, the regional sport and leisure sector.
• Experience in sport, recreation or leisure environments with people of different ages and stages.
• Strong planning, communication, advocacy and time-management skills.
• A person-centred, culturally responsive and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A sport management qualification, experience in the not-for-profit or disability sector, and experience training adults would be advantageous.

Ngā painga | What we offer*

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave
• Flexible working options available
• 1 Day of Birthday Leave and 1 Wellbeing Day
• Health and Wellbeing Allowance
• Eye Test and Prescription Lens Reimbursement
• Access to 70+ discounts with businesses across the country
• And many more!
• conditions apply

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