Are you a passionate and enthusiastic educator seeking a refreshing change from the traditional classroom setting? Do you have a love for promoting health, wellbeing, and active lifestyles? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Nuku Ora and the Healthy Active Learning Initiative:

Nuku Ora is the independent body for physical activity in the Wellington region. The concept of Nuku Ora is built around the whakataukī "Kia rau nuku, kia rau wai, kia rau ora," symbolising movement, life and joy. It encompasses the outcomes that we want to achieve in our region and reflects our vision of “Hauora - Everyone active, healthy, and happy.”

Nuku Ora is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi within our organisation and through the mahi we do.

As part of the Healthy Active Learning team, you will contribute to a nationwide initiative focused on improving the wellbeing of children through quality physical activity, healthy eating, and a holistic approach to education. By working collaboratively with schools, kura, and communities, you will play a key role in promoting healthy active learning environments that support mental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing.

There are two vacancies, and our preference is for trained teachers or people who have worked in an education setting, but all applications will be considered.

Vacancy #1 will focus on supporting our Healthy Active Learning schools in Lower Hutt.

Vacancy #2 will focus on supporting our Healthy Active Learning schools in Porirua and Kāpiti.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Facilitate positive sustainable changes to the systems, cultures and processes that enable healthy, active school and community environments by working effectively with school leadership teams, and local communities.
• Professional Development: Provide facilitation and professional development to schools, and other education providers, building their confidence and capability to provide quality health and physical education.
• Partnerships & Collaboration: Build and maintain effective relationships with individuals and organisations that have key influence over the systems, cultures and processes that enable healthy and active environments.
• Inclusive Practice: Foster inclusive and culturally responsive practices that provides tamariki with equitable access to quality physical activity opportunities.

Ōu Pūkenga? - What will you bring?

• A deep level of knowledge, understanding and experience working with schools / kura and the New Zealand Curriculum, with proven results of driving positive change over time.
• Experience in delivering physical activity, health and physical education, or healthy eating/ wellbeing initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with schools and community groups.
• An adaptable and inclusive approach that supports the needs of all learners and communities.
• Experience and/or interest in engaging with iwi and Māori communities and a commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as per Nuku Ora’s purpose and direction.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? - So, why join us?

• Flexible Work Options: Say goodbye to traditional classroom constraints with a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and variety.
• Impactful Work: Lead and support initiatives that make a real difference to the wellbeing of communities.
• Collaboration and Growth: Join a dynamic, values-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and continued professional development.
• Registered teachers can maintain their teacher registration in this role, thanks to support provided from Sport New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tono mai – How to Apply

To apply for the Healthy Active Learning Facilitator role, please apply via Seek, including your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying.

Applications close Monday 23rd February 2026 - 9am.

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Police Vet under the Children’s Act.

A Class 1 Driver's License will be required to enable travel to capture the mahi in our communities.

Applicants must have current legal entitlement to work in NZ.

For a copy of the Position Description or more information, click here or contact us at info@nukuora.org.nz.

Article added: Thursday 05 February 2026