Sports Coordinator

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading university. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities.

The Sport and Recreation team provides sporting and fitness services to students and staff, allowing them to maintain a healthy lifestyle, participate in sporting competition and socialise with friends while pursuing academic goals. Sports leagues, fitness training and recreation programmes provide opportunities for all students and staff to participate in sport and recreation whilst at University.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are currently seeking a full-time Sports Coordinator to play a key role in the wellbeing of our students. 

Reporting to the Sports Team Leader, our Sports Coordinators oversee all elements related to the successful delivery of University sports tournaments, leagues, programmes and events. Current portfolios include our Interfaculty Sports Championships, UNIM8S Social Sports Leagues, Inter-residential tournaments, sailing and other marine sports, University sporting clubs development and key sporting events including The Great Waka Ama Race and University Metrogaine. 

Sports Coordinators also provide support in managing our University of Auckland representative teams and assisting with their travel and arrangements to compete in the University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand National Championship events.  

Key accountabilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee all elements related to the successful delivery of a sport tournament/programme including but not limited to, planning, marketing, registrations, venues, draws, officials, health and safety, prizes and communicating results.
• Oversee some elements of the University’s participation in national inter-tertiary tournaments and events including but not limited to managing budgets, travel arrangements, staffing and logistics.
• Advise the Sports Team Leader on various aspects of sport delivery including opportunities to develop, process improvements and annual planning.
• Project manage and deliver sports events, programmes and services as required.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours pw), fixed term position for 8 months.

The remuneration is $63,600 - $79,300 per annum, dependent on skills and experience. 

For further details please see our Position Description. 

About you | He kōrero mōu

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree or a relevant tertiary qualification
• Relevant experience and knowledge of sport and recreation programming, delivery and sport event management
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the sport and recreation industry.

Preferred:

• Refereeing, coaching or team management skills 
• Sports delivery experience in the Tertiary sector preferred
• Outstanding communication skills and pride yourself on delivering the highest level of service to our students.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

The University of Auckland is dedicated to providing an excellent and stimulating environment for its employees which ensures a healthy work life balance through.

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum.
• Over 300 different career development courses.
• Flexible employment practices
• Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services.

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 18 November 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document

If you have any questions, reach out to Alaimalo Mataafa – [email protected].

Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications via email.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz