Course Advisor - NZIS Sylvia Park

About the Role

Are you passionate about sport, fitness, and helping others achieve their goals? If you love connecting with people and want to make a real impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a Course Advisor at NZIS, you’ll inspire the next generation of sports and fitness professionals. You’ll be the first point of contact for prospective students, guiding them through the enrolment process and helping them take their first step towards a career in the sports industry.

You’ll engage with students who share your passion, showcasing the benefits of our industry-focused programmes in sport, fitness, and health. Whether it’s chatting with aspiring personal trainers, future coaches, or those keen to break into the sports industry, your energy and enthusiasm will help them see what’s possible.

Beyond the campus, you’ll connect with schools, sports clubs, and fitness organisations, actively promoting NZIS and becoming a key advocate for our brand.

About You

We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes sport and fitness—someone who can inspire students to turn their passion into a career.

• You’re outgoing, energetic, and love talking about sport and fitness.
• You excel in fast-paced environments and love managing multiple priorities.
• You have a natural ability to connect with athletes, gym-goers, and sports-minded individuals.
• You’re competitive, driven, and thrive under pressure—whether it’s on the field, in the gym, or at work.
• You’re passionate about helping others reach their potential and succeed in the sports industry.

Full training will be provided to the successful applicant.

About Us

The New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS) is a leading provider of sport, fitness, and health education. We equip students with real-world skills, hands-on training, and industry connections to help them succeed in the fast-growing sports industry.

NZIS is part of NZMA, one of New Zealand’s largest Private Training Establishments, offering vocational courses across sports, fitness, trades, hospitality, and healthcare.

Our portfolio of brands includes:

• NZIS – The New Zealand Institute of Sport
• NZMA vocational training
• The Culinary Collective – School of Cooking and Hospitality
• NZMA Trades

Find out more about us: https://www.nzis.ac.nz/

Why work with us?

• Work-life balance with weekends off and two weeks off over Christmas and New Year
• Be part of a fun, high-energy team that shares your passion for sport and fitness
• Rewarding opportunity to help students kick-start their careers in the sports industry
• A culture that values outcomes over micromanagement

Our application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. These are voluntary disclosures and candidates can elect not to answer these questions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process.  We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.