About Us

Sport Wellington is the independent body for sport and physical activity and is committed to empower the Wellington Region to be New Zealand's most successful sporting and physically active community. Sport Wellington is supported to achieve these outcomes through it's stakeholders - the 9 local authorities that make up the region. Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, Masterton District Council, Carterton District Council, South Wairarapa District Council and the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Partner lead agencies and support agencies include health, education, sport and community organisations.

Sport Wellington's Purpose Aims and Guiding Principles
Sport Wellington Strategic Direction  - Supporting and developing the Wellington Region's sporting infrastructure while promoting and advocating increased physical activity form the core drivers of Sport Wellington's business strategy.

As one of 17 Regional Sports Trusts located throughout New Zealand, Sport Wellington has now completed 15 years of supporting the sport and physical recreation sector. A Charitable Trust, established in 1990, Sport Wellington has offices in Wellington, with the branch offices of Sport Wellington - Kapiti located at Waikanae and Sport Wellington - Wairarapa at Masterton.

Sport Wellington is governed by a board of eight people and managed by a chief executive officer, three general managers, with 31 (made up of full and part-time) staff. The organisational direction is based on a three year strategic plan, supported by an annual business plan.

2007 – 2010 Sport Wellington Strategic Plan
Vision Statement

To be recognised as leading sport and physical activity in our region

For our region to be acknowledged as the most physically active in New Zealand

To foster an environment where more people in our region win on the national and international stage

Purpose
To provide professional leadership, support and opportunities for the sport and physical activity sector, enabling greater participation & achievement.