"Recreation Adviser"

Job Description:

• Have you got a passion for fitness and recreation?
• Are you interested in a permanent, full-time opportunity?
• Do you have a tertiary qualification in Physical Education, Recreation, or other related discipline?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent, full-time Recreation Adviser to join the University Recreation Wellington team.

Catering to the needs of over 2,000 members per year, the unique and diverse Recreation Adviser role ensures members of the University community stay healthy, connected, and active.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensures recreation spaces are safe, welcoming, and accessible for the University community.
• Ensures all customer service processes and back-office systems are efficient and effective, regularly reviewing and adjusting with technology and staff changes.
• Contributes to and delivers the Sales and Engagement strategies, using the commercially minded, student-centred approach.
• Contributes to the maintaining and developing of databases and systems for University Recreation, ensuring best use of their functionality and challenging existing business processes as progress is made.
• Supports with planning, coordination, and delivery of University Recreation events and campus engagement and recruitment activities.
• Ensures core operational administration is completed with accuracy and professionalism. This includes daily banking, operational data, reporting, and stock management.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Key requirements:

• Proven ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Physical Education, Recreation, or other related discipline.
• The ability to work on a rostered shift system.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft 365 programmes.

Additional desired criteria:

• Previous experience in fitness, recreation, or sports administration.
• Knowledge of the university, tertiary, and student environment.
• Experience coordinating and supervising recreational events.
• A current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience with recreation systems and customer relationship management software.

We need someone who is organised, innovative, and passionate about fitness and recreation. This is an ideal role for someone looking for diverse development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of students.

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Close date for vacancy: 1 September 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Emma Smith, 04 463 6618 (emma.smith@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.