Sacha enjoys all things sport, especially supporting NZ athletes. An avid traveler, Sacha enjoys exploring new countries and experiences.
Sacha Wright, Games Campaign and Sports
Coordinator
Role
The Games Campaign and Sports Co-ordinator supports the Games Campaign and Sports Manager plus the wider sport team. The main focus of the role is on all activities relating to operations and logistics delivery of the New Zealand Paralympic Team. Sacha also works with the athletes and coaches who attend the Virtus Games on their operational needs.
Experience
Sacha comes to PNZ after eight years at High Performance Sport NZ where she worked in an HR generalist role. Sacha was the Wheel Blacks’ Programme/Team Manager (volunteer role) for five years before stepping onto the NZ Wheelchair Rugby Committee gaining governance experience. Having attended the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with the Wheel Blacks, Sacha has first-hand experience of what is required at a Paralympic Games.
Previous to working in sport Sacha, has experience in the professional services, banking and hospitality sectors in New Zealand, UK and Japan.
Start Date
August 2021
Education
Bachelor and Masters of Business – AUT
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Career Development) – AUT
