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New Zealand Rugby’s purpose is to lead, grow, support, and promote New Zealand’s game.
It represents New Zealand on rugby organisations internationally, has ultimate responsibility for the performance of the All Blacks, Black Ferns, and other men’s and women’s teams in black and, in partnership with the 26 Provincial Unions, contributes to the health of rugby at all levels. One of its goals is for rugby to be at the heart of our communities, and communities at the heart of rugby.
The Rugby Way (Te Ara Ranga Tira) drives everything the organisation does, which is about Te Pou Maioha, Being welcoming, Te Pou Hiranga, Being our best, Te Pou Ihiihi, Evoking passion and Te Pou Tika, Inspiring fair play.
Sheffield Search is assisting the New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Board Appointments and Remuneration Panel (ARP) to facilitate the recruitment of the NZ Rugby Board consisting of nine Independent Board Members.
Following the recent governance review, NZR now formally invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced governance professionals to join the NZR Board. Prospective Board members must be able to demonstrate that they can think and act independently.
One Board Member must whakapapa Māori and have knowledge, understanding and lived experience of te ao Māori in a complex organisational context.
Another position must identify and have lived experience as Pasifika with ancestral and authentic cultural connections and an ability to apply a Pasifika world view in a complex organisational context.
Three Board Members must have served on the board of a New Zealand Provincial Rugby Union. The Board must also comply with its gender diversity targets, which currently require at least 40% of the board are female.
Highly sophisticated skills and experience to be considered carefully for the Board, which will assist and guide the decision-making process, amongst other factors, include:
· Sound commercial skills;
· Financial acumen;
· Deep knowledge of rugby at all levels of the game in New Zealand; and
· Experienced leadership capability.
Due to the recent announcement by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the NZR Stakeholder Panel confirming the six-person Appointments and Remunerations Panel (ARP) the closing date for applications has been extended to the 31 October 2024.
To apply in strict confidence now, email your cover letter and CV to cvakl@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8782NZRU. Applications close on 31st October 2024. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.
To view further information visit Sheffield Search NZRU Board Appointments.
For more information please phone Raewyn Brown, Sheffield Search on +64 (21) 917 203.
Waikato Rugby is the lead agency for the development of rugby in the Waikato region. Serving a population of over 10,000 male and female players from junior and secondary, to club and representative grades, our purpose is to provide all who choose rugby with a quality sporting experience, from participation to pathway.
We’re on the look out for an experienced strategic leader, who is commercially and digitally savvy and capable of driving business growth and developing the organisation’s partnerships to take on this newly created role at Waikato Rugby. This is an ideal position for someone who:
With a competitive salary (including opportunities to earn commission), provision of a work-vehicle and access to other employee benefits (e.g. Health Insurance, gym access), this is a position you won’t want to delay on.
If you would like to apply for this role, please do so through Seek by submitting your cover letter and CV by 5pm Friday 1st November.
Any enquiries about the role can be directed to the Chief Executive – Amy Marfell at amym@mooloo.co.nz
Background: CRC Board are inviting applications for an Emerging Director - to nurture and develop governance in sport through an Emerging Director role whilst adding value to the Board and Club by complementing its existing skill set and characteristics.
Chiefs Rugby Club Emerging Director
The Chiefs Rugby Club is inviting applications for an Emerging Director position from individuals who wish to develop their governance capabilities and contribute their skill and knowledge to the Board of the Chiefs Rugby Club.
The Board is seeking to nurture and develop governance in sport through an Emerging Director role whilst adding value to the Board and Club by complementing its existing skill set and characteristics.
The skilled and experienced Board has a clear and focused strategy with the vision of Winning for Our People, underpinned by our strong principles based in Te ao Māori.
There are significant strategic aspirations and deliverables the Board are intent on achieving with the high performing management team.
The Chiefs Rugby Club are strongly committed to inclusivity and diversity of thought. The Board would like to deepen Pasifika culture understanding, the Pasifika community and culture is important to the Chiefs Rugby Club and our communities.
The future for Chiefs Rugby Club is challenging and very exciting with international opportunities on the landscape - this is an opportunity to contribute to professional rugby in Chiefs region, Aotearoa and globally.
Ideal Applicant:
The ideal Emerging Director will have characteristics, knowledge and capability in the following:
• Pasifika ethnicity, depth of Pasifika culture understanding and connections
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Emerging Director Role: This is not a formal director role, and there are no rights of a formal director such as voting rights, the Emerging Director will be a participant in all meetings. A current board member will be appointed as lead Mentor.
Term: This position is for a one-year term, to commence as soon as the appointment process is completed.
Meetings: The Board meet approximately ten times a year for 3 - 4 hours per meeting on a weekday, in Hamilton at Chiefs Rugby Club. Attendance at Gallagher Chiefs and Chiefs Manawa home games for hosting stakeholders and supporting the teams is ideal.
Locality: Chiefs Region ideally.
Costs: Travel expenses will be met.
Applications: A brief CV and one page application letter submitted to:
Chiefs Rugby Club Board
Tonia Cawood
Applications Close: 15 November, 2024
Team Managers – U18 Girls and U18 Boys
We are looking for Managers for both our Under 18 Boys and Under 18 Girls teams. Their primary responsibility will be to manage the team through the weeks, working closely with our pathways manager and lead coaches to oversee the team’s daily operations, including communications, handling administration tasks and facilitating the smooth functioning of the environment to provide a rewarding development opportunity and enjoyable experience allowing staff and players to show case their talent.
Candidates must have recent experience in New Zealand. Applicants must be resident in New Zealand.
This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in the development and performance of our potential future Olympic Sevens players.
For more information or expressions of interest please email your CV and Cover letter to Dan Goodwin Dan.goodwin@nzrugby.co.nz
Applications close Wednesday 23rd of October
For all roles, beyond discipline-specific expertise and experience, candidates should have a good knowledge and understanding of the game as well as outstanding organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. A strong empathy for the values which underpin New Zealand Rugby will need to be demonstrated, as will high levels of integrity, passion, and competitive drive.
Canterbury Rugby is committed to fostering and advancing rugby within the Canterbury region. We focus on nurturing talent from junior and school levels all the way to our representative and high-performance teams. Our goal is to uphold our reputation as one of the leading and most respected rugby organizations globally.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of Women’s High-Performance Coach. This role may encompass various responsibilities, including:
This expression of interest is open to both part-time and full-time candidates. The final role will be determined based on applicants’ availability and skill set.
Expectations of Candidates:
If you are interested in contributing to the growth of women's rugby in Canterbury, we encourage you to submit your expression of interest. Please submit CV and Cover letter to General Manager High Performance tim.hurst@crfu.co.nz by Wednesday 16th October 5pm.