Business Support Services

Support for the Sport and Active
Recreation Sector

At Nuku Ora, we know many sporting clubs and groups are under-resourced - whether due to limited staffing, funding, or specialist expertise. Our Business Support Services are here to help build capability and ease the pressure by offering expert consultancy and flexible support for your back-office functions, tailored to your organisation’s needs.

Our services are designed to:

Provide access to expert advice from experienced, responsive professionals
Cross-check decisions with externals to help reduce organisational risk
Reduce reliance on volunteers
Decrease internal workloads
Share best practice processes and streamline systems
Increase the efficiency and quality of your administration functions

Affordable. Tailored. Collaborative.

Whether you're a small community club or a regional organisation, our services are here to help.

Our Business Support Services are offered in collaboration with regional stakeholders and tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation. We keep costs accessible so that every provider, regardless of size, can benefit.

Our Two Services Are:

Human Resources

Whether you're looking for one-off advice or ongoing support, our HR consultants can assist with:

Policy development and reviews
Recruitment and restructuring
Leave entitlements and employee obligations
Performance and disciplinary matters

HR Health Check:

We also offer an HR Health Check service – a full review of your current HR documentation to identify gaps and provide a roadmap for improvement. Ensure your organisation is compliant, confident, and ready for the future.

Legal Support

Sport and active recreation organisations face a unique set of challenges and complexities. In partnership with Gibson Sheat Lawyers, we offer:

Free 30-minute legal consultations for friends of Nuku Ora
Expert guidance on governance, employment, events, contracts, disputes, and more

Proudly Wellington-based with offices across the region, Gibson Sheat Lawyers have been helping sport and recreation organisations with their questions, planning and resolving challenges for over 30 years.