Sports Director

Paraparaumu College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Paraparaumu College is seeking an energetic, passionate and vision-driven Sports Director to lead, support and elevate our sports and active recreation programme. You will work with two Sports Coordinators to deliver a dynamic strategy focused on increasing student participation, performance, and enjoyment across the college.

Starting at the beginning of Term 4, 12 October 2026, or earlier by negotiation, the role emphasizes building relationships within the college and community and ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sports leadership and management.
• Strong administration skills and relevant experience.
• Excellent people skills and ability to promote college sports.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships within the college, with sports organisations and the wider community.
• Ensure effective administration and safe delivery of the programme.
• Lead, support and elevate the sports and active recreation programme.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for sport, leadership and management, working with youth and our college community.

We are seeking an energetic, passionate and vision-driven Sports Director to lead, support and elevate our sports and active recreation programme. Working collaboratively with our two Sports Coordinators, you will deliver a dynamic strategy focused on increasing student participation, performance, and overall enjoyment across the college.

Extracurricular sports are an integral part of our college culture and learning environment. Supported by both our school community and the wider region, approximately 60% of our students actively participate. With over 100 teams involved in college competitions, we also support many individual athletes competing at various levels. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality opportunities for all—whether students want to stay active, play socially with friends, or compete at the national level.

Building strong relationships within the college, with sports organisations and in the wider Kāpiti community and ensuring the effective administration and safe delivery of the programme are key parts of this role.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in sports leadership and management, strong administration skills and experience, exceptional people skills and the ability, confidence and enthusiasm to promote Paraparaumu College sports and active recreation.

This is a full-time position, starting at the beginning of Term 4, 12 October 2026, or earlier by negotiation.

Should you wish to visit Paraparaumu College please contact Diane Bradley to arrange an appointment.