Steve Watene

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Kaiarahi Ara Maori - Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa @ Sport New Zealand
wellington, wellington, new zealand
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
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About Steve Watene

Experienced professional with 20+ years management experience in the sport, fitness and leisure sectors, including managing large international multi-sport, fitness, leisure and entertainment facilities, multi-site/ venue management, commissioning, new facilities, operations, and events.Have extensive experience in both the public and private entities within the sport, fitness, leisure and entertainment sectors in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Demonstrated experience leading large diverse teams in the above countries and implementing systems and processes that put the customer/ client at the forefront, resulting in excellent financial returns.Currently Kaiarahi Ara Maori at Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa focused on creating opportunities for entities within the sport, play and active recreation sector to grow their cultural capability.In addition, the Managing Director at wā limited, having delivered consultancy services around the world focusing on operations, business improvements, strategy, change management and relationship management.

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Sport New Zealand

Sport New Zealand

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Kaiarahi Ara Maori - Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa
wellington, wellington, new zealand
Website:
sportnz.org.nz
Employees:
119
Steve Watene Work Experience Details
  • Sport New Zealand
    Kaiarahi Ara Maori
    Sport New Zealand Nov 2023 - Present
    Auckland, New Zealand
    New role within Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa. As part of the Rautaki Māori team, responsible for creating a Sector Cultural Capability Plan that creates and enables opportunities to grow the cultural capability of the sector, starting with our National Partners, including National Sports Organisations, National Education Organisations, National Disability Organisations, and Regional Sports Trusts, then out to the wider sector.
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  • Wā Limited
    Founder & Managing Director
    Wā Limited Nov 2007 - Present
    Wellington, New Zealand; Sydney, Australia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Rotorua
    wā limited (previously known as HWM Management) was established in 2007 to deliver management consultancy services within the sports, leisure and recreation sectors. As Founder and Managing Director of wā limited I have delivered these services to entities in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Services have included advising on Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Business Improvements, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Operations, Events and Projects etc.Clients have included LeisureCo - AUS/NZ, InShape Health Clubs - AUS, Water Safety New Zealand - NZ, Sports City - Qatar, Belgravia Leisure - UAE, CHK Developments - UAE, Al Forsan International Sports Resort - UAE, Marrickville Council - AUS, City of Sydney - AUS, Hastings District Council - NZ, Napier City Council - NZ, Rotorua Lakes Council - NZ, Aktiv Nation - UAE, NSW Rugby Union - AUS, du Telcommunications - UAE etc.
  • Rotorua Lakes Council
    Sports Development & Events Manager
    Rotorua Lakes Council Sep 2017 - Jul 2022
    Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
    Responsible for the establishment and direction of the Sports Development Business Unit which oversees the management of Council's sports facilities, sports fields, events and sports development.Established Business Unit's vision and city's sports event strategy which focuses on our value proposition sports and events that either 1) utilize Rotorua's lakes, rivers and forests, and 2) High maori participation sports.Team responsible for liaising with or delivering iconic events include Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Sytars rugby league games (male/ female); Crankworx's, 3D Multi-sport festival; Tarawera Ultra-marathon; Ocean Swim series etc.
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  • Belgravia Leisure & Chk Developments & Hwm Management
    Chief Operations Officer (Contract)
    Belgravia Leisure & Chk Developments & Hwm Management Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Contracted to Belgravia Leisure International & CHK Developments to deliver management services at Al Forsan International Sports Resort including (1) Establishing the strategic direction of the resort (2) Implementation of quality assurance systems (3) Delivery of the annual business plan (4) Monthly board reports & (5) Planning & Delivery of International events.
  • Wellington City Council
    General Manager, Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
    Wellington City Council Jun 2006 - Oct 2007
    Wellington, New Zealand
    Responsible for the management of one of New Zealand's premier aquatic leisure facility's.Facilities included multi set up 50m pool, dive pool; learn-to-swim pool, hydrotherapy pool, leisure pool, 3 x private spa pools, 2 x sauna, health club, group fitness studio, creche, 2 x multi-purpose rooms, cafe, retail shop, seating for 2,000 people, 4 x change rooms.Responsible for (1) Establishment of business plans, budgets and sales & marketing plans (2) Management of 100+ staff (3) Project management (4) Operations (5) Rebranding and relaunching WCC's 2 premium health clubs (located at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre and Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre). Changes resulted in a 100% increase in membership numbers within 4 months of launch.
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  • Leisureco
    Regional General Manager (New Zealand)
    Leisureco Jul 2005 - Jun 2006
    Wellington, New Zealand
    Responsible for development of business in NZ. Within 4 months of appointment I played integral role in LeisureCo being awarded the largest multi leisure facility contract in New Zealand at the time (5 facilities), including the award winning tourist attraction - Mount Maunganui Hot Pools. Facilities included Baywave TECT Aquatic Leisure Centre, Mount Maunganui Hot Pools, Greerton Aquatic Centre, Otumaoetai Aquatic Centre, Memorial Park Pool. Responsibilities included (1) Development of new business in NZ (2) Establishment of tender documents (3) Establishment of budgets, business plans, policies & procedures, sales & marketing plans (4) Opening of Baywave facility within 5 weeks of being awarded the contract (5) Liaison with Council Controlled Organisation & delivery of all monthly & operational reports.
  • Leisureco
    General Manager, Whitlam Leisure Centre
    Leisureco Feb 2003 - Jul 2005
    Sydney Area, Australia
    Responsible for the management of one of the largest multi use aquatic leisure facility's in Australasia. Facilities included 3 indoor & 2 outdoor swimming pools; health club; group fitness studio; multi-purpose indoor stadium capacity of hosting events for up to 15,000 persons; 2 x event rooms with maximum capacity of 100 & 250 persons; 2 x squash courts; cafe; creche; 8 x change rooms; offices; physiotherapy, parking facilities for 1,000 vehicles.Responsibilities included (1) Establishment of business plans, budgets, sales & marketing plans (2) Facility management (3) Project management (4) Events (5) Management of 150+ staff
  • Dc Leisure
    Regional General Manager
    Dc Leisure Jul 2002 - Nov 2002
    Responsible for managing 10 multi-use facilities including a mix of aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport facilities in Greater London.
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  • Dc Leisure
    General Manager, Latchmere Leisure Centre
    Dc Leisure Nov 2001 - Jul 2002
    London, United Kingdom
    Responsible for the day to day management of multi use aquatic leisure facility in Central London.Facilities included 2 x indoor swimming pools, health club, group fitness studio, multi purpose sports hall, cafe, 3 x change rooms, indoor play area. Responsibilities included (1) Establishment of business plans, budgets, sales & marketing plans (2) Facility management (3) Business development (4) Management of 50+ staff (5) Project Management
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  • Rans Management
    General Manager, Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre
    Rans Management Jul 2000 - Nov 2001
    Sydney, Australia
    Responsible for the opening of the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre to the public. Venue for the 2000 Sydney Olympics water polo competition. Facilities included multi set up 50m pool, 70m leisure pool with wave pool, rapid river, play structures, 2 x hydroslide, hydrotherapy pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room, seating for 1,000 people, 2 court multi purpose sports stadium, cafe, 4 x change rooms, offices.Responsibilities included (1) Commissioning & opening of new state of the art aquatic leisure facility (2) Employment of all key management personnel (3) Establishment of business plan, budget, sales & marketing plan (4) Project management (5) Relationship management/liaison with 3 key stake holders - Next Generation Health Clubs, Ryde City Council, and Olympic Coordination Authority.
  • Marrickville Council, Sydney
    Project Manager (Contract)
    Marrickville Council, Sydney Feb 2000 - Jul 2000
    Sydney, Australia
    Contracted to manage the tender process for the aquatic leisure facilities on behalf of Marrickville City Council. Responsible for (1) Establishment of tender specifications including process & tender documents (2) Presentation of reports to Council (3) Maintaining relations with key stake holders (4) Awarding of Contract (5) Management of the contract post awarding of the tender contract.
  • Wellington City Council
    Business Improvements Manager - Recreation & Community Facilities
    Wellington City Council Jun 1995 - Feb 2000
    Wellington, New Zealand
    Held several positions with WCC over the 5 years with Business Improvements Manager being the final role.Responsible for reviewing and monitoring the performance of Community Services Business Unit, Recreation & Community Facilities and Community Housing. Role included (1) Report writing (2) Contract Management - Monitoring of all in-house & external contracts (3) Implementation of business improvement strategies (4) Project management (5) Public engagement/liaison and liaising with Council on all new projects.
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Steve Watene Skills

Management Strategic Planning Strategy Coaching Event Management Change Management Business Planning Leadership Team Leadership Business Development Sports Leadership Development Team Building Marketing Marketing Strategy New Business Development Program Management Negotiation Training Policy Operations Management Crm Public Relations

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What company does Steve Watene work for?

Steve Watene works for Sport New Zealand

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Steve Watene's current role is Kaiarahi Ara Maori - Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa.

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What schools did Steve Watene attend?

Steve Watene attended Victoria University Of Wellington, Victoria University Of Wellington.

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Steve Watene has interest in Family, Rugby Union, Health And Fitness, Snowboarding, Touch Rugby, Good Food Etc, Sports But In Particularly Rugby League, Swimming, Travel.

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Steve Watene has skills like Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Coaching, Event Management, Change Management, Business Planning, Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Development, Sports, Leadership Development.

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