Careers
Culture
Our culture is built around a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to helping New Zealand’s athletes and coaches reach their full potential. We’re driven by a shared passion for repeatable success on the world stage.
We foster a collaborative, dynamic environment where innovation, expertise, and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do. Our holistic approach ensures that every athlete is supported with the right resources, to enhance their performance and wellbeing, and expert guidance to push boundaries and inspire greatness.
Our values
At the Sport NZ Group, our shared values are the foundation for how we approach our mahi (work). They guide our actions and the way we interact with each other and the communities we serve.
He Tangata in action
We draw on our shared whakapapa to guide all that we do.
We strive to empower the wellbeing of each other and those we support.
We think about today’s actions and their impact on tomorrow.
Hāpaitia te ara tika kia pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu
To uphold the right path to ensure the wellbeing of future generations.
Mahi Toa in action
We look up and out to connect to the bigger picture.
We focus our effort on the things that will make the biggest impact.
We maximise efficiency and effectiveness to drive our impact.
Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.
Pursue excellence and if you should surrender may it be to a lofty mountain.
Ngātahi in action
We engage the right people for their input to get the best outcomes.
We keep learning and actively seek diversity of thought.
We place high value on our connections knowing this improves our impact.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.
Our strength is not as individuals but as a collective.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is Aotearoa New Zealand’s founding document. High Performance Sport New Zealand is committed to upholding the mana of Te Triti o Waitangi and the principles of Partnership, Protection and Participation.
We are committed to partnership with tangata whenua and the protection of Māori culture and taonga. We value the distinctiveness that tangata whenua bring to physical activity and our success on the world stage. We believe a strong bicultural foundation is critical to our national identity and wellbeing.
Aotearoa will realise its full potential in play, active recreation and sport when tangata whenua and all New Zealanders are able to participate and succeed as themselves.
Our environment allows every individual to bring their whole self to work. Our goal is to foster a culture where everyone is treated with fairness and respect, and where every voice plays a vital role in our collective success.
"I am inspired every day I come to work. We are all working toward a common goal - from athlete to admin.”
We listen openly, learn from different perspectives and grow together.