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TASMAN RUGBY UNION - INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

The Tasman Rugby Union is inviting applications for independent directors to join its Board.

Formed in 2006 through the amalgamation of the Nelson Bays and Marlborough sub-unions, the Tasman Rugby Union is the youngest of New Zealand’s Provincial Unions and one of its most successful. Tasman’s representative team, the Tasman Mako, has won the national championship (2014), back-to-back premierships (2019 and 2020), and, for the first time, the Ranfurly Shield in 2024. The Union also competes in the Farah Palmer Cup (FPC), New Zealand’s premier women’s rugby competition.

Serving over 5,400 participants – from under-6 through to adult grades, across both male and female teams – Tasman Rugby remains firmly committed to its grassroots community game while also supporting high-performance pathways.

The Board of the Tasman Rugby Union comprises seven members: two representatives from the Marlborough Sub-Union, two from the Nelson Bays Sub-Union, and three independent directors. The terms of office are for three years, with rotation.

We are now seeking applications for independent directors who possess strong governance experience, a passion for both community and high-performance sport, and the skills necessary to guide Tasman Rugby into its next phase of growth and achievement.

An independent Appointments Panel will assess all applications before selecting the successful candidates. If you are interested in contributing to the future of rugby in the Tasman region, please submit your application outlining your relevant experience and governance background to: steve@tasmanrugby.co.nz

Applications close Friday, May 30th. You can contact us directly to ask any questions you may have.

Wayne Young: Chairman 021 332 677

Steve Mitchell: CEO: 0275463304

DIRECTOR OF RUGBY - PAKURANGA UNITED RUGBY CLUB

Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) has a proud and successful history, built on strong community values and a deep commitment to developing people through rugby.  Recent successes include our U85kg team being crowned national champions in 2024, our Premier XV reaching the Gallaher Shield final, fielding our first women’s XVs team in two decades, and our U21 team winning the Auckland championship in 2023. Our junior rugby programme remains one of the strongest in the region, with registrations consistently exceeding 500 participants each year.

Reporting to the General Manager, this pivotal role sits at the heart of our club's rugby operations and culture.  It is a chance to shape the future of rugby at one of Auckland’s most dynamic and community-driven clubs, while building a platform for personal and professional growth at the highest levels of the game.

You will lead and deliver all aspects of rugby across the club, with a strong focus on player development, coaching excellence, community connection, and pathway alignment from grassroots to senior premier rugby.

Key focus areas include:

• Senior Rugby - lead and strengthen the senior men’s and women’s rugby programmes.
• Women’s & Girls Rugby - lead the strategic planning, recruitment, and implementation of a dedicated women’s and girls’ rugby programme.
• Coach Development - establish and oversee a “Coach the Coaches” programme across all grades.
• School Engagement - establish strong working relationships with local schools (Primary to Secondary) to create player, coach and manager pathways into PURC.
• Talent Identification & Development - lead a local talent identification strategy in partnership with coaches and schools and recruit and mentor future senior players through personal engagement
• Club Culture - foster a unified rugby culture that reflects our “One Club, One Culture” values and aspirations.

Working in a sport requires flexibility and an understanding that weekend and evening work is to be expected.  You are comfortable to manage your hours to ensure you are where you need to be and when.

You will be provided with all the tools to get the job done such as laptop, mobile phone, vehicle (business and reasonable personal use) and branded clothing.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for rugby and club culture development and ready to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in.  Ideally you will have:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role or sports administration role
• Recognised coaching accreditation (NZR/World Rugby Level 2 minimum)
• Tertiary qualification in Sports Management along with Certified World Rugby Educator is preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with strong operational delivery experience
• Solid understanding of the local rugby landscape

Please click HERE to apply, applications close 11^th June 2025

AUCKLAND RUGBY UNION - Junior Rugby Manager

The Participation Development team is responsible for over 10,000 games of rugby each year, catering to over 22k participants across our Club and School environment. We primarily focus on stakeholder-driven initiatives that deliver exciting rugby experiences and support our communities in influencing long-term and sustainable changes, resulting in ‘More People Growing Rugby’ across Auckland.

Auckland Rugby is excited to now commence the recruitment process for a Junior Rugby Manager. 

This is new role will lead all aspects of Junior Rugby within Auckland.   Within the junior space there are two governing committees, 23 clubs, 19 Primary & Intermediate Schools Cluster and Zones which results in approximately 12,000 players across junior rugby and more than 750 volunteer coaches.

This person will work closely alongside the wider Participation Development and Operations team to deliver the Club Rugby strategy to grow Thriving Community Hubs.  They are the point of contact for all Junior Rugby; and will drive Junior Rugby into a new phase of development, using their relationship management skills to influence participant-centered changes

The role will involve working across the following areas:

• Leadership - provide leadership to the Junior Rugby Council and Auckland Primary and Intermediate Schools Rugby Union and support subcommittees by building a culture that encourages innovation and ownership.
• Governance - Provide thought leadership and governance support, with ownership across COD and JRC forums, to grow and develop the game.
• Capability – Lead and develop the Junior Rugby framework that drives strong, sustainable clubs/schools and experiences with the resources and capability to deliver rugby to local communities.
• Development – Responsible for growing Junior participation in all forms of the game and supporting the Game Development framework
• Competitions – Oversee all operational matters relating to Junior Club rugby offerings
• Connecting communities - Deliver aspects of Auckland Rugby’s communications for all Junior Rugby by promoting positive news stories and creating content to tell our story.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• Qualification in either Sport Development, Sport & Recreation, Education or Management
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Understanding of club and school rugby environment
• Understanding of Incorporated Societies’ basic governance practices
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse stakeholder group
• Understanding of strategic insights and business planning.

If you wish to apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV to Kaylene kaylene.froggatt@aucklandrugby.co.nz by COB Monday 19^th May 2025.