Programme Manager Sport and Health
Position Title: Programme Manager – Sport and Health
Location: Tauranga and / or Rotorua
Team: Sport and Health
Position Type: Full time, permanent
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Programme Manager to lead and deliver high-quality education in our Sport and Health Programmes. This role blends strategic programme management with people leadership, ensuring excellence in teaching, ākonga success, and future-focused curriculum development.
You will manage the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Sport, Fitness, Massage and Health Programmes. You’ll also mentor and support kaiako, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration and innovation. Central to this role is supporting Toi Ohomai’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and inclusive, culturally grounded practice.
The salary for this position will range between $110,000–$130,000 as per the Programme Manager band. The final salary will be determined according to skills and experience. This role reports to the Head of School – Health, Education and Environment and is based at either our Windermere Campus in Tauranga or Mokoia Campus in Rotorua.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
• Lead the strategic and operational delivery and development of the Sport and Health Programmes, ensuring academic quality, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Develop, lead and mentor academic staff to enhance teaching practice and learner outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with iwi, hapū, industry, schools and community stakeholders to ensure programme relevance and growth.
• Champion a learner-centred approach, embedding Mātauranga Māori and inclusive practices.
• Contribute to research, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
He kōrero mōu| About you
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
· A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· A relevant teaching qualification and evidence of ongoing professional development.
· Proven experience in tertiary education, programme leadership, and team management.
· Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to Māori success.
· Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
· A strong alignment with our values of Toitūtanga, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, and Kotahitanga, which guide how we work, care, connect, and pursue excellence together.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you have the passion and potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences—including those gained through whānau, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering)—and invite you to share your story in your cover letter.
Let your personality, passion, and potential shine. We’re looking for real people with real drive—not perfection.
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
· Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
· Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
· Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
· Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. Due to our holiday period shutdown, shortlisting will commence in the new year.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
