Wairoa-based | Part-time, 20 hours per week
Help local people lead healthier, more active lives
Sport Hawke’s Bay is looking for a motivated and community-minded Active Living Advisor to join our team in Wairoa.
This is a genuinely local role. You will work alongside individuals and whānau to understand what matters to them, help overcome barriers to being active and find practical solutions within the Wairoa community.
Through the Green Prescription programme, you will provide personalised support, coaching and encouragement to help clients set achievable wellbeing goals and make sustainable lifestyle changes. You will also connect people with local activities, facilities, providers and community services that reflect their needs, interests and circumstances.
About the opportunity
As the Active Living Advisor for Wairoa, you will:
Respond to Green Prescription referrals from health professionals.
Meet with clients face-to-face, by phone and online.
Support clients to set realistic physical activity and wellbeing goals.
Develop personalised activity plans based on each client’s needs, interests and abilities.
Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement and motivation.
Deliver workshops and physical activity sessions in Wairoa.
Connect clients with appropriate local programmes, facilities and activities.
Build trusted relationships with iwi and Māori health providers, community organisations, recreation providers, local gyms, council and wellbeing services.
Maintain accurate client records and monitor progress and outcomes.
Contribute to wider physical activity initiatives delivered by Sport Hawke’s Bay.
A key part of this role will be listening to local people and working with community partners to identify solutions that are accessible, culturally responsive and right for Wairoa.
About you
You will be a natural relationship-builder who enjoys working alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds. You will be comfortable working independently in Wairoa, while remaining connected to the wider Sport Hawke’s Bay team.
Ideally, you will bring:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to build trusted relationships with clients, whānau and community partners.
Knowledge of behaviour change, coaching or motivational interviewing.
A relevant qualification in health, exercise prescription or a related field.
Good organisation and time-management skills.
A commitment to culturally responsive practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Confidence using digital tools, Microsoft 365 and client-management systems.
A willingness to learn, share ideas and contribute to continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Wairoa, its communities and local networks.
Most importantly, you will understand that meaningful change happens when solutions are developed with local people, reflect local realities and build on the strengths already present within the community.
Why join Sport Hawke’s Bay?
Sport Hawke’s Bay exists to enhance the oranga of Hawke’s Bay by making evidence-informed decisions and influencing, enabling and supporting our communities to develop a lifelong love of physical activity.
This role offers the opportunity to:
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of local people and whānau.
Build strong relationships across the Wairoa community.
Help shape locally relevant approaches to health and physical activity.
Work independently while being supported by an experienced regional team.
Contribute to improved wellbeing and more equitable health outcomes.
Apply now
If you are passionate about supporting people, strengthening community connections and finding local solutions for local clients, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a cover letter explaining:
Why this role interests you.
Your connection to, or understanding of, the Wairoa community.
The skills and experience you would bring to supporting local clients and whānau.
This position is based in Wairoa and requires a regular local presence.
Applications close: 5pm, Thursday 22nd October