Sport Coordinator - UTSNZ

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 28 Feb 2024

Te Ratonga Ākonga me te Whakapā | Student Services and Communications
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Part-time 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
  • Fixed-term position until 25 October 2024

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Sport Coordinator? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We're seeking a dynamic Sport Coordinator to champion the promotion and growth of sports, fostering increased participation among UC students. In this role you'll develop the profile of sport and increase sport participation at UC, both at a social and competitive level. Our mission is to enhance the overall student experience within the University Tertiary Sport New Zealand competition.

Mōu | Who You Are
The desired candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role with a proven track record of implementing dynamic sports programs within an educational setting. Your ability to thrive, whether flying solo or as part of a team, will be the key to producing great results. Attention to detail with great accuracy and organisational skills is vital, and the ability to juggle competing demands will be essential for success in this role. A full NZ Driver's licence is required, and a current First Aid Certificate is a bonus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and modern office technology is essential along with excellent oral and written communication skills.  Competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is an advantage.

If you're ready to blend your skills with passion and purpose, we want you to join our team!

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The UC Rec & Sport team delivers positive and holistic sport and recreation programmes to the student community. We work collaboratively across the full Rec&Sport team and across multiple university departments to progress our goal of improving wellbeing for UC students and staff. 

For more information about our team, please visit us at UC Rec & Sport

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 28 February 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. 

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


Job Details
Reference # 19244
Posted on 21 Feb 2024
Closes on 28 Feb 2024 23:55
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Sports
Job level(s) Entry/Graduate
Work type(s) Fixed term part-time
More details (document) PD Sport Coordinator February 2024.pdf
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