Position: Director, Upper Central Zone of New Zealand Rugby League
Location: Waikato|Hauraki|Bay of Plenty|Coastline|Gisborne Te Tairawhiti Districts
Koo wai maatou |About us
Established in 2009, Upper Central Zone (UCZ) of New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is a non-profit organisation made up of five District Leagues, three Referee Associations and has 58 clubs, 284 teams, 4033 registered players with exceptional volunteers.
As a Director – He Pou Manawa o Riiki, the UCZ Board is responsible to lead, develop, foster and promote Rugby League in partnership with the Waikato, Hauraki, Bay of Plenty, Coastline and Gisborne Tairawhiti Districts. Our goal is to work collaboratively with a range of partners to create the best platform for Rugby League to grow and thrive in our diverse communities.
UCZ wants to appoint four (4) new directors – He Pou Manawa o Riiki, which will see the board at the maximum seven (7) directors.
He korero moou | About you
UCZ is seeking applications for directors – He Pou Manawa o Riiki from individuals who believe that they have what it takes to be an inspirational leader and instrumental in fulfilling UCZs new strategic plan 2022-2025.
We want to exemplify diligent governance practices and promote board diversity as a key contributor to effective leadership in our zone. To ensure we have a balanced and diverse board we especially encourage the following applicants:
1.Independent Director-preferred lawyer|legal status
2.Independent Director-preferred accountant|financial status
3.He Pou Manawa o Riiki-preferred Waikato|Hauraki rohe
4.He Pou Manawa o Riiki-preferred BOP|Coastline rohe

You will demonstrate:
●Maaori and Pasefika culturally led practices
●Governance experience
●Strong framework examples of community development outcomes
●A desire to build rugby league for our communities
●Financial focus with funding|sponsorship prowess
●Strategic and innovative thinker
●Gender diversity and inclusion

Commitment: Board meetings will be held monthly with two virtual and one face to face quarterly and face to face for AGM and District Conference in the Zone.
It is important that you have the time available to undertake the role effectively, taking note of the director’s duty to act with due care, diligence, and skill in the best interests of rugby league for the Upper Central Zone and New Zealand Rugby League.
Location: to ensure zonal connection it is best for the Directors to reside in the rohe or have a meaningful connection.
UCZ would be shortlisting for interviews on 30th August 2021.

To apply please send your CV to:
Shanice Wiki at New Zealand Rugby League – Shanice.wiki@nzrl.co.nz

Applications close 27th August 2021.

Position: Director, Akarana Rugby League
Location: Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau
Kō wai mātou |About us
Akarana Rugby League (ARL) is an Incorporated Society responsible for the sport in one of two zones in the Auckland region. It is responsible for pathways, representative teams and ensuring coaches, managers, trainers, refs and volunteers are supported.
Akarana has local and representative competition, masters, premier and junior teams and 22 clubs. Akarana are seeking to appoint two directors, which will see the board at 6 members. One director retiring and one vacant position.
Akarana has in place a general manager based in Auckland
Hei whakahere | What we offer
Appointment term: the term is four years with the possibility of reappointment, subject to effective performance and rotation, up to a maximum of two terms.
Location: to ensure regional connection it is desirable for the director to live in the Auckland area.
Commitment: Board meetings are held monthly except January, start around 3.30 and end by 5pm. Virtual meetings, AGM and events supporting the development of the sport Akarana are expected.
The role is voluntary but could be a stepping-stone to the national board or a host of other governance opportunities.
It is important the successful candidate has the time available to undertake the role effectively, taking note of the director’s duty to act with due care, diligence and skill in the best interests of ARL.
He korero mōu | About you
We are looking for:

  1. Strong community development links and network
  2. Marketing focus, within a modest budget
  3. Desire to build the sport in the region
  4. Diversity and inclusion is a focus
    The last three years have seen our women’s game grow exponentially with numbers doubling to now represent 12% of the rugby league playing population. We envisage this momentum continuing in the years to come.
    Akarana will be interviewing in July 2021 with a full induction and governance training programme for
    the preferred candidates.
    To apply please send your CV to:
    ✓ Susan Huria, Chair Board Appointment Panel
    ✓ susan@hagroup.co.nz
    ✓ Phone 021 962 704
    Applications close 9 July 2021

NZRL are now open to receiving applications of interest for the roles of Head Coach, Assistant Coach and Head Trainer for the Kiwi Ferns and the Junior Kiwis.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 25 February 2019.

Kiwi Ferns Head Coach Job Description, click here.

Kiwi Ferns Assistant Coach Job Description, click here. 

Kiwi Ferns Head Trainer Job Description, click here. 

Junior Kiwis Head Coach Job Description, click here.

Junior Kiwis Assistant Coach Job Description, click here. 

Junior Kiwis Head Trainer Job Description, click here. 

For any enquiries about the roles or if you are interested in applying, please send your covering letter and coaching CV to: motu.tony@nzrl.co.nz before the allocated time and date.

Expressions of interest are now being called for the following Senior team positions.

Coaches, managers, trainers and other support staff for Premier 1st and Premier 2nd and trainer for Premiers.

All candidates for coaching positions must have:

  • NZRL Senior Coaching Level 2 accreditation or be in the process of acquiring this
  • Previous coaching experience
  • Knowledge of local rugby league talent
  • Strong communication skills to deliver effective coaching and development plans in conjunction with the head coach

Please register your interest by Friday, 9 November 2018 to Club Captain, Mike Phillips at mclcphillips@gmail.com

 

NZRL are now open to receiving applications of interest for the roles of Assistant Coach for the New Zealand Resident 18s.

Applications close on Sunday 29 July 2018.

If you wish to apply you must be available for the following dates:

Saturday 15 September 2018 (Auckland based training)

Wednesday 3 – Saturday 6 October (Campaign, Auckland based)

Successful shortlisted applicants must be available to interview on Thursday 2 August 2018

To view job description for this role, click here.

If you are interested in this role please send your covering letter and coaching CV (stating your last three (3) years of coaching experience and most recent coaching qualifications) to: admin@nzrl.co.nz before the allocated time and date.

If you have any questions of queries please contact Gary Peacham: 021 274 6975 or email: gary.p@nzrl.co.nz

NZRL are now open to receiving applications of interest for the role of Team Manager for the Junior Kiwis.

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 17 July, 2018.

Junior Kiwis Team Manager Job Description – Click here. 

If you are interested in the role please send your covering letter and coaching CV to: admin@nzrl.co.nz before the allocated time and date.

If you have any questions or queries please contact Gary Peacham: 021 274 6975 or email: gary.p@nzrl.co.nz

NZRL are now open to receiving applications of interest for the roles of Head Coach for the New Zealand Resident 18s and the Junior Kiwis.

Applications close for the NZ RESIDENT 18S HEAD COACH & JUNIOR KIWIS HEAD COACH roles at 5pm on Friday 29 June 2018.

Successful shortlisted applicants must be available to interview on Thursday 5 July or Friday 6 July 2018

Junior Kiwis Head Coach Job Description, click here

NZ Resident 18s Head Coach Job Description, click here

If you are interested in the roles please send your covering letter and coaching CV to: admin@nzrl.co.nz before the allocated time and date.

If you have any questions or queries please contact Gary Peacham: 021 274 6975 or email: gary.p@nzrl.co.nz

NZRL are now open to receiving applications of interest for the roles of Head Coach for the New Zealand Resident 16s and the Kiwi Ferns.

Applications close for the NZ RESIDENT 16S MANAGER, ASSISTANT COACH and TRAINER roles at 5pm on Thursday 10 May 2018.

Successful shortlisted applicants must be available to interview on Thursday 17 May 2018

Applications close for the KIWI FERNS MANAGER, ASSISTANT COACH and TRAINER roles at 5pm on Thursday 17 May 2018.

Successful shortlisted applicants must be available to interview on Thursday 24 May 2018

To view job descriptions for all of these roles, please see the NZRL Careers page here.

If you are interested in the roles please send your covering letter and coaching CV to: admin@nzrl.co.nz before the allocated time and date.

If you have any questions of queries please contact Gary Peacham: 021 274 6975 or email: gary.p@nzrl.co.nz