Senior Manager, Sport And Pathways

The Senior Manager, Sport and Pathways is responsible for providing strategic advice and operational support to enhance Para sport and Para athlete pathways and performance. Working in conjunction with key sport partners, including High Performance Sport New Zealand, National Sport Organisations, and National Disability Sport Organisations, the role seeks to ensure that Para sport pathways provide opportunities for Para athletes in New Zealand - from participating at the community level, through to competing on the world stage at global events. The role leads Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) managed sports, supporting Para athletes, coaches and support staff to be able to prepare and perform at their best, and achieve medal success. The role also oversees PNZ's responsibilities for Para athlete classification, as one of the key components of the Para sport pathway. Directly managing key relationships with NSOs and NDSOs, the Senior Manager, Sport and Pathways also contributes to the successful planning for the NZ Paralympic Team's participation in each Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.A full Position Description can be found below.