SLSNZ Regional Sports Manager

Lead Sport. Grow Capability. Strengthen Our Clubs.

Full-time

Why This Role Matters

Surf Life Saving New Zealand plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe, on the beach and beyond. For us, sport is more than competition; it builds skills, confidence, and capability that directly contribute to saving lives.

We’re looking for a Regional Sports Manager to lead and grow surf sport across our movement - supporting clubs, developing people and delivering high-quality programmes and events. This is a role for someone who can think strategically, lead with purpose, and work alongside passionate volunteers to strengthen sport as a cornerstone of Surf Life Saving.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take the lead in shaping and delivering sport across your area, working closely with clubs, volunteers and national teams. This includes:

• Leading the planning and delivery of surf sport programmes, pathways, and events

• Supporting clubs to build capability across athletes, coaches, and officials

• Strengthening alignment between local delivery and national strategy

• Providing practical, hands-on support to ensure events are safe, well-run and consistent

• Building strong relationships with clubs, committees and stakeholders

• Managing sport-related budgets, resources and equipment

• Identifying opportunities to grow participation across all levels, from juniors through to masters

At its heart, this role is about enabling others - helping clubs and people succeed.

What You’ll Bring

You’re someone who combines leadership with action. You know how to bring people together and get things done.

• Experience in sport leadership, development or event delivery

• Strong understanding of surf lifesaving and/or sport environments

• Ability to build trusted relationships with volunteers and stakeholders

• Confidence leading programmes and supporting others to grow

• A practical, solutions-focused mindset - you’re happy to roll up your sleeves

• Strong organisation, communication and planning skills

• The ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail

Why Join Us

At Surf Life Saving NZ clubs are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a values-driven organisation guided by our Kawa Tataki:

• Collaboration – we work together to achieve more

• Integrity – we do what’s right

• Respect – we value people and perspectives

• Wellbeing – we care for each other

• Fun – we celebrate what we do

You’ll be part of a team that is deeply connected to its purpose - supporting our volunteers, strengthening our clubs, and working towards our vision of zero preventable drownings.

Sound Like You?

If you’re passionate about sport, people and making a real difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of surf sport in Aotearoa.