Sport Development Advisor

Sport Bay Of Plenty; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Bay of Plenty is seeking a dedicated Sport Development Advisor to strengthen the Bay of Plenty sport system. Based in Tauranga, Rotorua, or Whakatāne, you will work with sporting organisations and stakeholders to deliver high-quality sport experiences for rangatahi and priority communities.

You will help strengthen coach development, design initiatives, and use evidence and participant voices to guide decisions, ensuring sustainable opportunities across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in sport development or related field.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience working across multiple organisations and sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Understanding of participant-centred approaches and quality sport experiences.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with sporting organisations and key stakeholders.
• Supporting CoachForce partners and sporting organisations to deliver initiatives aligned to investment outcomes.
• Strengthening coach development systems and organisational capability.
• Supporting competition and season design initiatives that improve participant experiences.
• Using insights, evidence and participant voice to inform decision-making.
• Facilitating collaboration that creates sustainable sport opportunities for rangatahi and priority communities.

Skills

Stakeholder relationships

Facilitation skills

Communication

Multi-project management

Participant-centred approach

Influence stakeholders

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.<\/p>

We have an exciting opportunity for aSport Development Advisor to join our team based in Tauranga, Rotorua or Whakatāne.<\/p>

This role is all about strengthening the Bay of Plenty sport system through collaboration, relationship management and innovation. Working alongside sporting organisations, CoachForce partners and other key stakeholders, you'll help create quality sport experiences that improve outcomes for rangatahi and priority communities.<\/p>

Your duties will include

• Building strong relationships with sporting organisations and key stakeholders.
• Supporting CoachForce partners and sporting organisations to deliver initiatives aligned to investment outcomes.
• Strengthening coach development systems and organisational capability.
• Supporting competition and season design initiatives that improve participant experiences.
• Using insights, evidence and participant voice to inform decision-making.
• Facilitating collaboration that creates sustainable sport opportunities for rangatahi and priority communities.

As the successful candidate you will have the following

• At least 5 years' experience in sport development, community development, relationship management or a related field.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple organisations and sectors.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• An understanding of participant-centred approaches and quality sport experiences.

What we offer

We’re not your average workplace. We believe inmahi tahi and supporting each other to achieve our strategic goals.<\/p>

We’re known for punching above our weight, but we prioritise work-life balance by offering flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive workplace wellness policy.<\/p>

We’re passionate about engaging our stakeholders to improve physical activity opportunities for everyone, and you’ll be supported and empowered to make the plays that help us reach our goals.<\/p>

Ready to put on the Sport Bay of Plenty jersey?

If you’re wanting a new challenge, and think our team sounds like your kind of team, then contact Wayne Arthur, Sport Development and Coaching Team Leader at ******@sportbop.co.nz for more information or visit www.sportbop.co.nz/employment for a job description.<\/p>

Any appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory police vetting check.<\/p>