Other Rugby Vacancies

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Personal Development Manager - North Harbour

 

North Harbour Rugby Union in partnership with the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) are looking for a new Personal Development Manager (PDM). This is a contract role for 24 months working approximately 24 hours per week (0.6FTE) and is based in Albany, New Zealand.
  
This position is part of the NZRPA and NZR’s Personal Development Programme (PDP). The Programme’s focus is to equip, empower and support players in their personal and professional growth.
  
In this role you will be responsible for coordinating and leading player education and development across the key pillars of the programme. This includes areas such as working alongside players to co-construct individual growth plans that progress their educational qualifications and career prospects outside of rugby, equip and empower players to manage their career as a professional rugby player and further grow their personal skills, and support them with their wellbeing. This will involve you facilitating group learning opportunities, coordinating sessions with subject matter experts, as well as working with players individually.


  
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • A strength-based, relational approach
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Proven time management skills
  • A high level of cultural responsiveness
  • An ability to build and maintain positive relationships
  • Experience in growing people and supporting their development
  • Previous experience working with young people would be advantageous. This could be as a youth worker, social worker, teacher for example.

 

Please copy and paste the link below to read the position description:
  
https://tinyurl.com/PD-NorthHarbour

If this sounds like you, please submit your Cover Letter and CV. Apply online today or reach out to Tate at 09 218 4750 if you would like to learn more



The ideal candidate must obtain a clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions check and all applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
  


Applications close on Thursday the 6th of March at 5.00 p.m.  

For more information about Infinitas Talent please follow this link: http://infinitas-talent.co.nz/

 

 

 

Women's High-Performance Development Front Row Coach 

 

New Zealand Rugby is seeking an experienced High-Performance Development Front Row Coach to mentor and develop emerging women’s rugby talent. This role focuses on scrummaging and set-piece excellence, working with an identified group of high-potential players to prepare them for the Black Ferns within 3–5 years.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coaching front-row players in scrummaging mechanics, body position, and set-piece strategies
  • Creating individualized development plans and tracking progress using Smartabase
  • Collaborating with regional coaches to align front-row development strategies
  • Identifying and scouting future Black Ferns front-row prospects
  • Delivering scrum-specific workshops and coaching education

 

We're looking for someone with:

  • Proven success in coaching front-row players at a high-performance or elite level
  • Expertise in scrummaging techniques and player development
  • Strong communication skills to mentor both players and coaches
  • Experience working within structured high-performance pathways

 

Location - Flexible within New Zealand. Travel is required. 

For more information about this role please click here 

 

Timeline:

  • 20 February - Expressions of Interest open
  • 7 March - Expressions of Interest close
  • 10 - 22 March - Shortlisting and interviews
  • 24 - 28 March - Roles appointed 

 

If you are interested, please submit your expression of interest to Joe Payton at joe.payton@nzrugby.co.nz

 

 

Women's High-Performance Development Kicking Coach

 

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is seeking a highly skilled High-Performance Development Kicking Coach to mentor and develop emerging women’s rugby talent. This role focuses on enhancing kicking proficiency, working with an identified group of high-potential players to prepare them for the Black Ferns within 3–5 years.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coaching players on kicking mechanics, tactical kicks, general play, and goal-kicking
  • Creating individualized kicking development plans and tracking progress using Smartabase
  • Collaborating with regional coaches to integrate kicking development into team strategies
  • Identifying and monitoring future Black Ferns prospects
  • Delivering kicking workshops and coaching education

 

We're looking for someone with:

  • Proven expertise in rugby kicking, including biomechanics and tactical application
  • Experience coaching kicking skills at a high-performance or elite level
  • Strong communication skills to mentor both players and coaches
  • Experience working within structured high-performance pathways

 

Location - Flexible within New Zealand. Travel is required. 

For more information about this role please click here 

 

Timeline:

  • 20 February - Expressions of Interest open
  • 7 March - Expressions of Interest close
  • 10 - 22 March - Shortlisting and interviews
  • 24 - 28 March - Roles appointed 

 

If you are interested, please submit your expression of interest to Joe Payton at joe.payton@nzrugby.co.nz

 

WHANGANUI RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION

BOARD DIRECTOR VACANCY | Appointed Board Director

 

The Whanganui Rugby Football Union (WRFU) is the official governing body for rugby in the Whanganui province, dedicated to developing the sport and providing opportunities for all within our region.


 
The Board consists of both elected and appointed Board Directors.  Appointed Board Directors bring a valuable external perspective and may also bring skills or experience not always available internally. 


 
The WRFU invites applications for one Appointed Board Director, for a three-year term.
 


The Appointments Panel welcomes applications from candidates who can demonstrate a mix of strengths across several key skills and competencies.


 
We are looking for applicants with some or all of the following skills:
· Knowledge and experience in Rugby
· The ability to think strategically, and act independently, in the best interests of rugby across the Whanganui region
· Experience in governance roles such as director, trustee or officer
· Sound financial literacy skills and experience
· An understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of the sports sector
 


Diversity is a key consideration of the panel to ensure that the WRFU Board is inclusive and
representative of current and future participants.
 


The WRFU Board meets monthly, (approximately 11 times per year), including the Annual
General Meeting.  Board meetings are predominantly held in Whanganui.
 


This is a voluntary position.


 
For more information please contact WRFU Board Chair, Jeff Phillips, on 0274430998.


 
All applications must include a CV and a covering letter.  Applications can be sent in
confidence to:
 
Chief Executive – Bridget Belsham
Whanganui Rugby Football Union
PO Box 4213
WHANGANUI
or via email to bridget.belsham@whanganuirugby.co.nz
 
Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 28 February 2025



 

 

 

Advertisement for General Manager Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC)

 

PURC is looking for a team player to join us as General Manager to focus on all sports and the community, along with operational management, sales and the commercial outcomes that our entity entails. The successful candidate will manage key relationships, governance and operational structures by bringing to life PURC strategy and mantra “One Club Once Culture”.

 

The overall responsibilities include but are not limited to for this position is:

Marketing/Sponsorship/Trust Funding
•    Liaise and attend meetings
•    Retain and form lasting relationships with all sponsors, Charity/Funding organizations
•    Apply and develop KEY sponsorship agreements and foster new sponsorship
•    Applications to various Trusts to grow club income
•    Promote recreational and leisure facilities
•    HSCPSC (Council Funding, Giving Architects, External funding)

Sports
•    Attend all Senior Rugby committee meetings
•    Liaise with all other committees as required
•    Liaise with Associate Clubs as required and provide guidance as necessary

Hospitality
•    Accountable for Bar, Functions and Catering Operations
•    Drive high level of customer service to maximize profitability
•    Drive growth in functions 
•    Manager annual club events

Gym
•    Understand/Manage Gymnasium Stadium
•    Liaise with Lloyd Elsmore Park Badminton Club

HSCSC
•    Funding assistance
•    Governance assistance
•    Project Management assistance

General
•    Working effectively with Board/Staff/Sponsors/Members/or those outside formal line of authority
•    Maintain and develop a friendly inviting club image and reputation
•    Form relationships with all Club members, Regional Sporting Organizations, Council, Community organizations and other Clubs


Financial Management
•    Management and ownership of budgets
•    Risk Management
•    Reporting to the Board
•    Prepare and co-ordinate monthly BOM meetings
•    Weekly meeting with BOM Chairperson and President


People Leadership
•    Coach, mentor and lead team/direct reports
•    Setting and performance management of KPI targets
•    Establish meeting cadence with staff
•    Annual performance reviews


Experience required:
•    Leadership
•    Operations (Structure, People, Sprots, Commercial)
•    Accounting
•    Project Management
•    Desire to grow
•    Communication with critical partners 

 

About PURC
PURC has a turnover of $1.8m with approximately 250 seniors, 550 juniors, 200 netball players and 1,500 badminton players.


We currently 6 different sports using PURC facilities namely rugby, netball, badminton, gym, baseball and American football.


Our span of control extends across all functions being hospitality/conferencing, finance, operations, rugby, netball, other sports, facility evolution and management.

 

To apply, please do so via Seek  https://www.seek.co.nz/Pakuranga-jobs?jobId=82003573&type=standard