Active Southland

Active Southland, in partnership with Southland District Council, is seeking a motivated and community-minded Community Activator to help bring our region’s open spaces to life.

This exciting role is all about connecting people, places, and opportunities. You’ll work alongside community groups, schools, and local organisations to create accessible, inclusive, and meaningful opportunities for play, active recreation, and sport. From supporting water safety programmes in schools, to planning holiday activities, to championing local events and initiatives, you’ll play a key role in helping Southlanders live well and move more.

We are looking for someone with:

A passion for the power of physical activity to improve wellbeing.
Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
Experience in community development, sport and recreation, or education.
The ability to engage and inspire a wide range of people, from councils to volunteers to local whānau.

If you’re energetic, adaptable, and excited by the chance to work at the heart of community life, we’d love to hear from you.

A full job description is available HERE.

If this position interests you, please send your CV, cover letter and completed application form to jobs@activesouthland.co.nz

Applications close Monday, 5pm, September 22, 2025.

Are you an emerging Tōhunga Tākaro? Do you channel the joyful characteristics of Māui tikitiki and aspire to share these among your hapori? Perhaps you harness the speed and agility of Parakiore, or the strategy of Hinekeira. If tākaro is your realm, this role is for you!

Fixed Term – until 31^st December 2026
Full Time (37.5hrs per week)
Based in Murihiku

Mō mātou | About us
Te Kōhanga Reo i Ngā Hau e Whā is proud to partner with Ihi Aotearoa to deliver an exciting kaupapa bringing tākaro Māori to life across Murihiku. This mahi supports tamariki and rangatahi aged 5–18 through traditional tākaro Māori, strengthening identity, hauora, and whanaungatanga.

Mō tēnei mahi | About the role:
We seek a passionate, energetic, and culturally grounded person to lead tākaro Māori programmes across kura, marae, and hapori in Murihiku. This is a fixed-term role until 31^st December 2026, supported by Ihi Aotearoa.

Mōu | About you

This role would suit someone who has a genuine love for fun and working alongside tamariki and rangatahi, is self-motivated and thrives in a kaupapa Māori environment.

Knowledge of tākaro Māori, or a willingness to learn.
Some te reo and tikanga Māori capability.
Experience working with tamariki and rangatahi.
Excellent facilitation and relationship-building skills.
Confidence to plan, deliver, and report on programmes.
A passion for hauora Māori and revitalising cultural knowledge.
Self-motivated and can work alone or in a team environment.

Pūkenga | Skills:

Teaching, coaching, or youth work experience is advantageous.
First aid certificate (or willing to obtain).
Full NZ Driver’s Licence.
Willingness to travel throughout Murihiku.

As you will be working alongside tamariki, you will require a clean Police Vet.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and mahi that appeals, apply today as applications will close 26^th September 2025.

How to apply: To learn more about this opportunity or to request a copy of the position description, and an application form, please contact Courtney Heke-McColgan in confidence at whanau@k10d003.kohanga.ac.nz

Closing date: 26th September, 2025.

Interviews for this role are likely to be held during the week of 6th October, 2025.

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Contact: Courtney Heke-McColgan; 0220784089
Email: whanau@k10d003.kohanga.ac.nz
Closing date: 26^th September 2025