Job Description
- Partner with the sport and recreation sector to co-design learning that drives behaviour change
- Develop culturally grounded, learner-centred capability-building programmes
- Join a new, purpose-led team committed to integrity in sport and recreation
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role connecting sector insights with learning strategy to build long-term integrity capability across Aotearoa’s sport and recreation system.
Mō mātou | About us
The Sport Integrity Commission is Aotearoa New Zealand’s new independent Crown entity established to ensure experiences are safer and fairer across the sport and recreation system. The Commission commenced operations on 1 July 2024, bringing together anti-doping, dispute resolution, safeguarding, investigations, learning, and capability building into a unified national organisation.
The Commission works across all levels of sport and recreation to promote positive integrity cultures. This includes setting integrity standards, delivering learning, and addressing integrity breaches in areas such as anti-doping, safeguarding, and competition manipulation. The Commission’s mahi is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the needs of participants.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Reporting to the Learning Manager you will act as the key bridge between sector insight and learning delivery. Working closely with Integrity Relationship Managers, Learning Designers, internal experts, and external stakeholders, you will gather insights, identify learning needs, and translate these into practical, culturally responsive programmes that support behaviour change and build integrity capability across the sector.
You will lead co-design workshops, synthesise feedback, and help prioritise curriculum development to ensure learning is relevant, trusted, and impactful for diverse audiences ranging from volunteers and coaches to senior leaders. This role requires strong collaboration, facilitation skills, and the ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
You will bring proven experience in building trusted partnerships and translating insights into effective learning solutions. You will be:
- Highly skilled at stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Experienced in applying adult learning, co-design, and behaviour change principles
- A strong communicator, facilitator and a great listener – you’ll bring strong cultural competence and values alignment
- Organised and proactive; able to work in an agile work environment and juggle multiple priorities
- Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and public service valu
A tertiary qualification in adult learning, capability development, behavioural science, or related fields is preferred.
Experience in sport, recreation, or public integrity sectors is desirable.
Tono Mai | How to Apply
If you want to make a meaningful difference in Aotearoa’s sport and recreation sector, we encourage you to apply!
Please submit your CV and cover letter via the ‘Apply Now’ button by Thursday, 7th August.
For a confidential kōrero or a copy of the position description, please contact Maria Lyons on 021 403 855 or maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz.