EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

HEALTHY ACTIVE LEARNING ADVISOR (PARENTAL COVER), SPORT AUCKLAND

Want to make a positive difference to the tamariki in primary and intermediate schools in Tāmaki Makaurau?

We are looking to recruit for a Healthy Active Learning Advisor (parental cover) who will work directly with selected primary and intermediate schools within Central Auckland. This role is critical to Healthy Active Learning, an initiative between Sport New Zealand and the Ministries of Health and Education to improve child and youth wellbeing through healthy eating and quality physical activity.

This role will work with Boards of Trustees, principals, senior leaders and teachers of primary and intermediate schools to provide advice and customised support, as well as making key community connections for the benefit of tamariki. This will enable schools to strategise, plan and develop systems that contribute to the development of an active and healthy school culture and quality opportunities for tamariki within their community.

As a Healthy Active Learning Advisor, you will have the following attributes and skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and/or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
  • Extensive knowledge of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum with practical delivery experience
  • Knowledge of the systems, structures and operating models that underpin the education, sport, active recreation and play sectors across Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Knowledge and understanding of how the sport and education sectors interact to deliver PE, sport, active recreation and play opportunities for tamariki
  • Experience in leading change in the school setting and influencing at different levels (Boards of Trustees, management, teachers, parents)
  • Excellent communication and strong relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to connect schools & tamariki to community opportunities that benefit Tamariki
  • A strong understanding of Mātauranga Māori and culturally distinctive approaches to physical activity would be advantageous

This role will involve working at various locations throughout Auckland and require the ability to be flexible with work hours.

If you’re an organised, quick learner with education sector experience, and keen to join a fun, hard-working team committed to making a positive difference, then we’d like to hear from you.

A copy of the full job description for this exciting and unique role can be viewed HERE

Please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume via Seek only. Queries can be made via email to Greg Burne greg@sportauckland.co.nz

Closing date for applications, Monday 22nd September 2025.

(We will progress suitable applicants prior to this closing date).

Healthy Active Learning is a joint wellbeing initiative with Sport New Zealand therefore please note that candidate information will be shared with Sport New Zealand. Please let us know if you do not agree to this information being shared.