Marian College Director of Sport - Mrs Jess Huia

I attended Marian College as a student at the original school site in Shirley in the early 2000s. I have fond memories of my schooling and especially sport. I have spent time serving in the NZ Army, working in health, fitness, sport organisations and secondary school sport roles. I coach Netball and have had success at the grassroots and performance levels. 

I am passionate about giving students opportunities to learn, grow and express themselves. Sport is one way of providing this. I believe in everyone giving things a go, maybe making mistakes along the way and experiencing quality opportunities.  Success is achieved by working hard and having the vision, values and expectations at hand in how we display our actions.

Courage, Kia māia, Lototele
Commitment, Kia ū, A'afiaga
Perseverance, Kia manawanui, Onosai i mea tiga
​​​​​​​Respect, Whakaute, Fa'aaloalo

I am excited to work with Marian College students, staff and the community to provide oversight of sport and to lead our new sport facilities into the future. ​​​​​​​

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, ēngari he toa takatini
"My strength is not due to me alone, but due to the strength of many"