Inter-College Competition Coordinator

INTER-COLLEGE COMPETITION TAUWHĀINGA KĀRETI
UNIPOL RECREATION SERVICES TE WHARE O TE RĒHIA
STUDENT SERVICES TE RATONGA ĀKONGA

Unique opportunity to take an active role in recreation and events provided on campus for first year students
Fun and supportive team environment
Full training and ongoing support
Varied and rewarding role

Who we are Ko wai mātou

UnipolRecreation Services is based at the University Plaza is one of the largest and most established recreation centres in New Zealand delivering world class facilities and leadingprogrammesto Otago University and Otago Polytechnic purpose is to provide a broad range of activities and programmes that strive to create an outstanding student experience developing whanaungatanga (sense of belonging) to Dunedin the University and each other.
We atUnipolare grateful to be the guardians (kaitiakitanga) of recreation at Otago and are excited to be adding to our experienced team.

The role Te mahi

The Inter-College Competition Coordinator is part of the Unipol whānau and reports to the Inter-College Competition Lead Coordinator. The role of the coordinator is to organise and assist the delivery and development of the Inter-College programme. With a focus on running the Competition smoothly and safely and alignment with the values of fairness and inclusivity while producing high quality events contributing to an outstanding student experience.

The Inter-College Competition involves more than 25 one-off and ongoing events across three distinctly different sections: Sport Cultural and Games. With participation from the 14 Residential Colleges as well as the Locals community UniFlats and Te Pā Tauira the programme provides a unique environment for first year Otago University students to engage in an array of recreational activities.

The successful running of the programme involves:
Recruiting and training of staff including referees assistants and medics.
Creating competition draws and schedules.
Rostering of staff and recording of timesheets.
Coordinating the site/venue set up pack downs.
Supervision of activities across multiple venues.
Inputting and interpreting results.
Applying the Competition handbook in a fair and consistent manner.
Producing a range of marketing and promotional material.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who has a passion for service to students through recreation.

Our ideal candidate will have:
A relevant tertiary qualification in Sport/Recreation/Management.
Experience working in a recreation environment.
Be physically fit.
Strong planning organisation and communication skills.
Experience dealing with Health and Safety.

Our team at Unipol brings energy enthusiasm and a passion for recreation to their work therefore the right applicant will need a hands-on attitude be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing recreational environment.

Further details Pūroko

This is a full time 37.5 hours per week position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

Due to the nature of the recreation environment and a busy semester time schedule work will sometimes occur during weekends and evenings. The ability to be flexible with hours during these periods is also important.

The salary range for this appointment is at level 4 $63508 to $68185. Top of range $73640.

For further information please contact Daniel Porter Manager Student Services via the contact information below.

Application Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 12 October 2025.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Daniel Porter

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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