Community Sport Advisor

Community Sport Advisor - Part time (Rotorua)

• Opportunity to support community sport
• Advocate and influence sport and recreation decision makers
• Make sport accessible for everyone

Sport Bay of Plenty is seeking a part time (0.5 FTE - 20 hours) Community Sport Advisor based in our Rotorua office.

This role will provide leadership, advice and guidance to enhance the quality and delivery of sport and recreation opportunities within the Rotorua district. Reporting to the Spaces and Places Team Leader, you will work closely with clubs, councils, funders and other stakeholders to support the capability and sustainability of the local sport and recreation sector.

We're looking for someone who has a strong understanding and/or connection to the Rotorua community, is proactive, relationship-focused and able to manage competing priorities. You'll take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments and confidently engage with a range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for communities.

Experience in the sport and recreation sector and knowledge of council processes would be beneficial, but not essential.

What we offer  
We’re not your average workplace. We believe in mahi tahi and supporting each other to achieve our strategic goals. When you join us you become part of a people-first team that values diversity, lifts each other up and encourages leadership at all levels.

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.

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.

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 Duncan Pearce, Spaces and Places Team Leader at [email protected] for more information or visit www.sportbop.co.nz/employment for a job description.

 We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, so if the above sounds like you and you want to make a difference, please apply through the seek website with your CV and cover letter by 5pm Friday 16th October 2026.

Please note we intend to complete prescreening and interviews shortly after the advertisement closes.

Any appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory police vetting check.