Team Leader Recreation | Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre

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Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, part of Auckland Council, is offering a great leadership opportunity to own the Recreation function across two large indoor stadiums, lead a multi‑disciplinary team and drive programmes, space hire, OSCAR holidays, leagues and events. You will contribute to centre‑wide planning and performance and work closely with a supportive Centre Manager to lift outcomes for customers, staff and the wider community. The role demands at least 4 years of proven leadership, a record of growing a service or business, strong commercial judgement, change capability and stakeholder relationships, plus a clear commitment to Te Ao Māori. This permanent 40‑hour role is rostered across seven days with early mornings, evenings and weekends. Apply by Monday 2 March; tailor your CV to show measurable outcomes and experience in local government, demonstrate how you translate strategy into practical initiatives, and note that police vetting and safety checks apply.

Team Leader Recreation | Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

This is a great leadership opportunity within a large, busy community recreation facility.

As Team Leader Recreation, you will take full ownership of the Recreation function at Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre. You will lead people first, grow the business, and drive the strategic development of recreation services across two large stadiums and multiple bookable spaces.

This role goes well beyond programme delivery. You will be a key member, contributing to centre-wide planning, performance, and decision-making. You will work closely with a visionary and supportive Centre Manager and alongside a dynamic leadership team to lift outcomes for customers, staff, and the wider community.

The Recreation function includes:

• Leadership of a multi-disciplinary recreation team
• Programmes across two large indoor stadiums
• Court and dry space hire and utilisation optimisation
• OSCAR school holiday programmes
• Community and competition sports leagues
• Events, functions, and bookable space activation

You will be accountable for people leadership, service quality, stakeholder relationships, financial performance, and the continued growth and relevance of the recreation offer.

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role is suited to a proven people leader and emerging business leader who is ready to take ownership of the recreation function and move it forward.

You will bring:

• A minimum of 4+ years proven people leadership experience, with clear evidence of leading, developing, and holding teams to account
• Demonstrated experience growing a business, service, or operational function, including increasing participation, utilisation, or overall performance
• The ability to translate strategic direction into practical operational initiatives, delivering measurable outcomes at a service level
• Strong commercial and operational judgement, with the ability to identify opportunities and implement improvements that strengthen performance
• Confidence operating at a leadership table and contributing constructively beyond your own function
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across a range of internal and external partners

You will also demonstrate:

• A clear commitment to Te Ao Māori practices and culturally responsive leadership
• Proven ability to lead through change and build capability
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills, sound judgement in a fast‑paced environment, and a practical, solutions‑focused leadership approach with a strong sense of ownership

Preferred but not mandatory:

• Sport and Recreation qualification
• Tertiary qualification
• Experience within, or a strong understanding of, local government or complex public organisations

This is a permanent full-time role, 40 hours per week, rostered across 7 days. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required.

 
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Salary: $76,160-84K (dependent on experience) 

Application closes: Monday 2nd of March

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.  This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check. 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.