Job description:
Sport, Recreation & Wellbeing Coordinator
Position Purpose: To support and help deliver the Sport, Recreation and Wellbeing strategy
and programme for Massey University students and staff through
coordination of social leagues, wellbeing programmes and initiatives, and
gym services.
Department: Sport and Recreation
Location: Wellington
Reports to: Sport and Recreation Manager, Wellington
Responsible for: Casual Sports League Referees
Delegations: F
Job Title: Coordinator Sports
Key relationships: Internal External
Massey UTSNZ coordinator Wellington High School
Massey UTSNZ teams MAWSA Student Association
Massey Events team Toi Whakaari Drama School
Massey Wellbeing coordinators University of Otago School of
Student Central & Campus Co Lab Health Sciences
Student Accommodation
Gym clientele


Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.

We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university,
demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New
Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our
nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just
as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.

Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
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experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons, and prepares them to
contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking, and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded
on respect, trust, and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what
we do, but by how we do it.
About this area This role fits within the Wellington Campus Operations group,
coordinating and delivering sports, recreation, and wellbeing services to
students and staff on the Wellington campus.

Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and

the people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.At Massey, we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace the University's health, safety and

wellbeing policies, procedures, and programmes; display commitment by actively supporting all
safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety improvement
opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results-oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support the achievement of

University objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our

students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit

to ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.

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• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

the communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver efficiently and effectively.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Wellington Social • Plan the delivery of social sports leagues each semester (dates,
Sports League equipment, rules, draws).
Promotion • Work with other campus stakeholders to effectively promote
participation in the sports leagues (attend clubs’ day, MAWSA give
Coordinate and deliver away day, orientation events, and halls of residence).
the Social Sports • Coordinate the social sports league referees (selection and training).
League Programme • Attend each social sports league game and be responsible for the
overall delivery of the sports league program (with support from the
sports league referees).

• Maintain an up-to-date social media presence after each night of play.
  

Sport at Massey • Work with the Sport and Recreation manager to determine a semester
Strategy; Wellbeing at and annual plan of events that contribute to the: Sport at Massey
Massey Strategy; & Strategy, Wellbeing at Massey Strategy, Cycling/Active transport plan,
Cycling/Active and any other strategies and plans as they arise.
transport plan • Collaborate with other campus stakeholders (MAWSA, SHC, Events,
Accommodation) for the effective delivery of events, services, and
Coordinate and deliver
programs on the Wellington campus.
sports, recreation, and
wellbeing events • Take photos/videos/interviews from events, to contribute to the
ongoing reporting and evaluation of events, services, and programmes.


Massey University • Undertake reception and gym floor duties as rostered.
Gym • Provide fitness support and instruction to members of Massey
University Gym (including delivering group training and working with
Deliver high-quality
clients individually).
team meetings.


University and Tertiary • Collaborate with colleagues from the Auckland and Manawatu
Sport New Zealand campuses, for the effective promotion and selection of students to
(UTSNZ) represent Massey University.

• Where required, attend local Wellington events to support the UTSNZ

Support the events.
promotion,


recruitment, and
participation of UTSNZ
events
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Qualifications and Experience
Experience: • Experience in any sports team management, event management,
project management or sports refereeing.

• Experience in developing and maintaining a social media (Facebook

and Instagram) presence.

Capabilities - Behaviour
Self-management • Is well organised and self-directed, managing own workload and meeting
agreed standards of service.

Communication • Highly effective at communicating succinctly between all relevant
programmes, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Shows confidence and competence in running and responding to social

media communications.

Leadership • Ability to lead others (sports referees and team players).

Pre-employment checks
Essential • Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)
Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.
• Requirement to pass a Credit History and No Asset Procedure (NAP)
Credit History Check performed by Equifax.

• A safety check in accordance with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of
Children’s Workers) Regulations 2015 is required. Part of this
process includes a requirement to pass the police vetting part of the
safety check.
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