Supporting and encouraging Southlanders to be active.

If you're equally passionate about play, active recreation and sport, and are looking for work in the sector, vacancies will be listed below as and when they come up.

If you would like to list a vacancy here please email active@activesouthland.co.nz

Sport Development Advisor 

Building strong, collaborative relationships is key to shaping the future of sport in Southland. In this role, you’ll work closely with Regional Sports Organisations, schools, coaches, and community leaders to foster connections that support a sustainable, thriving sport ecosystem.

You’ll help implement frameworks like Balance is Better, Mana Taiohi, and the Sport Pathways Framework, ensuring sport is inclusive, accessible, and aligned with community needs. Beyond supporting rangatahi, this role involves building sector capability, developing insights into workforce and organisational needs, and influencing meaningful change across sport.

If you excel at bringing people together, building trust, and driving positive outcomes through strong partnerships, we want to hear from you.

A full job description is available HERE. 

If this position interests you, please send your CV, cover letter and completed application form to jobs@activesouthland.co.nz 

Applications close Sunday 5pm, July 27, 2025​​​​​​​