Young People
Physical Activity and Sport for Life
Providing leadership and support to those who work with young people in the sport and recreation sector.
Early Childhood
Providing training for Early Childhood educators to enable them to help
- Movement Matters
- Balance on Bikes
Primary Schools
Teacher’s Support (in Physical Education) – Practical Professional Development sessions to improve teaching PE
Secondary Schools
- Professional Development for Sports Coordinators
- Youth Programme support
- College Sport Auckland
- Harbour
Sport School Meetings - Volunteers in Schools
- School Sport Plans
- Bikes – an intro to riding on roads
KiwiSport
KiwiSport is a national initiative that aims to get more school-aged children playing
It is funding that Harbour Sport manages on behalf of the community to schools for Year 1-8 students and Year 9-13 students.
Volunteers in Schools
Recognising Sports Leaders in Schools. Nominate a candidate!
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Vacancy – Community Strength and Balance Trainer – Sport Waitakere
32 hours - Fixed Term: 1 year (to December 22, 2020) Are you passionate about working with older adults and keen to make a difference to their health and wellbeing through physical activity? If yes, we have got the role for you. The Community Strength and...
Face Your Fear of Going to the Gym
I first signed up to the gym just a couple years ago, I’m no gym expert now and certainly do not go as regularly as I would like to, but I have learnt not to be intimidated by the big scary gym. I remember being totally terrified of setting foot in the gym- absolutely...
How To Not Hate Running
Running is not for everyone, it’s hard work, it can be boring and often feels physically impossible. That being said, running is one of the few sports that require little to no equipment and is great for fitness. Having recently completed my first half marathon, after...
Vacancy – Pacific Island Community Coordinator – Harbour Sport
Harbour Sport’s vision is to have 'A Community Physically Active for Life’ by inspiring, empowering and strengthening the community through sport and physical activity. We are seeking a proactive, energetic and organised individual to join...
Auckland Coaches – We’d Like Your Input
Whether coaching beginners, supporting women and girls, engaging with target populations, giving playing partners some tips, leading a group, running a programme, working with representative athletes or simply wanting some information to help – we want to make access...
Expression of interest now open for Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund 2019/2020 round
The Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund was established during Long-term Plan 2018-2028 to support the development of regional and sub-regional sport and recreation facilities. It has a budget of $120 million over the next ten years. The funding for the...
Vacancy – Healthy Lifestyle Administrator/Advisor – Harbour Sport
Harbour Sport’s vision is a community physically active for life. Our purpose is to inspire, empower and strengthen the community through sport and physical activity. Harbour Sport supports community development for healthy lifestyles, sport and recreation and strives...
National Facilities Manager
New Zealand Golf Inc. (NZ Golf) are seeking a facilities and planning professional with high level strategic acumen and strong communication skills for an Auckland based role. The National Facilities Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation...
Club / School Workshop
6 Keys to a Great Club Wednesday 24th July 7.00 – 8.30pm Identifies six key areas critical to running a Club, from Leadership and Governance to Volunteer Management and Club Planning for the future. See how some simple learnings and tips can help to make running your...
ActivAsian Volunteer Programme Workshop – 16 March
The ActivAsian Volunteer Programme Workshop Friday 16th March at Rangi Centre, Rangitoto College from 4:30pm to 6:30pm The ActivAsian Volunteer Programme aims to provide young people with the opportunity to volunteer at a number of local and major sporting events...
NZSSSC Census Student representation in school sport has been static.
Top 5 sports over the past 5 years have been Football, Netball, Rugby, Hockey and Basketball.
Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton have been consistent in increasing student representation in the last 3 years.
- In 2015, 50% of students in the Harbour region represented their school in sport.
- Boys’ representation had an increase of 1% whereas Girls’ representation had a decrease of 2%.
- In 2015, schools in the Harbour region offered students the opportunity to represent their school in 66 out of the 81 sports recognised in the census.