Vacancies

Kia rau nuku, kia rau wai, kia rau ora. 

It is from this whakataukī that the name Nuku Ora is derived. Nuku Ora is a concept that represents activity, movement, life, and joy. It encompasses the outcomes that we want to achieve in our region and reflects our vision of “Hauora. Everyone active, healthy, and happy.” 

 Nuku Ora is the independent body for physical activity in the Wellington region. We are a charitable Regional Sports Trust dedicated to improving people’s holistic wellbeing through physical activity. We work across health, education and physical activity sectors in play, active recreation, active transport, and sport.  

Nuku Ora is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi within our organisation and through the mahi we do.

We are now looking for an efficient, organised, and competent person to join our Business Team as an Executive Assistant/Administration Manager. This is a key role, providing comprehensive support for our CEO, Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team. It is essential to the smooth daily functioning and operations of our Wellington office, whilst also supporting in ensuring our Masterton and Pelorus Trust office spaces are fit for our team's use. This is a permanent, full-time role and due to the nature of the responsibilities will be based in our Thorndon Quay office.

Key tasks of this role include:

• Provide full administrative support for the CEO – including calendar management and email monitoring.
• Support the Senior Leadership team in their fortnightly hui and coordination of organisational hui’s.
• Conduct Board Secretary duties
• Provide administrative leadership and support across the organisation.
• Be the first point of contact for external stakeholders.
• Ensure the office spaces and meeting rooms are well presented, fully stocked and set up each day.

The ideal candidate must be an approachable, efficient team player, who is logical and process driven. You need to be an effective planner with the ability to anticipate areas of focus and pivot to meet the needs of the organisation when necessary. Professionalism, good time management and adaptability are key aspects of the role.  The role requires someone who has an understanding of the importance of confidentiality. Previous experience in an EA role is preferred.

Nuku Ora prides itself on having a fun and flexible workplace that encourages collaboration.  We are big on employee development and offer varied and challenging work. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and flexible environment for our kaimahi and visitors.    Nuku Ora is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi across our organisation and the work we do. Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in learning, te reo Māori me ōna Tikanga will therefore be an advantage.   

As well as working for a great organisation and an awesome group of people, we offer:-

•  2 x Wellbeing Days a year
• 1 x Volunteer Day a year
• Shut-down over the Xmas/New Year period
• A social calendar organised by our IFEC (In-flight Entertainment Crew)!

If you would like to join our great team then please apply with a Cover Letter and CV. A position description can be obtained on our website: www.nukuora.org.nz/vacancies/. General enquiries and applications can be directed to info@nukuora.org.nz. If you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding this role then please contact Michelle Hargen, GM Business: Phone: 027 5200 297 / hargen.michelle@nukuora.org.nz

We are a Child Safe Organisation, which means all candidates will be safety checked to Children’s Act 2014 requirements and appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Police Vetting result.  

Applications close at 5 pm Sunday 2^nd March 2025.

If you have a sport and active recreation, health, or wellbeing focused vacancy in the greater Wellington region that you would like to advertise on this page, please email the relevant details to info@nukuora.org.nz 

Remember to include the close-off date for applications.