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Buller Rugby Union is seeking a passionate and dynamic Rugby Development Officer (RDO) to join our innovative team. Our focus is on growing and developing rugby in the Buller region. As an RDO, you will play a pivotal role in the recruitment, retention and development of players, with a particular emphasis on primary and secondary levels and increasing participation in the game we love.
Key Responsibilities:
The Ideal Candidate:
If you have a love for rugby and want to have a positive impact within a progressive and supportive Provincial Union, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter to phill@bullerrugby.co.nz. The position description is available on request.
>> Applications close: Friday 31 October 2025
Taranaki Rugby 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 New Plymouth, 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:
Please copy and paste the link below to read the position description: https://bit.ly/Taranaki-PDM
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If this sounds like you, please submit your Cover Letter and CV. Apply online 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 Friday 24th October at 5.00 pm <<
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>> Coach Development Leader
>> Full-time permanent
The Taranaki Rugby Football Union was established in 1885 and is based at Stadium Taranaki in the heart of New Plymouth. The vision of Taranaki Rugby is to create memorable experiences.
Taranaki Rugby is a proud provincial union with a strong rugby history built on community and culture across all levels of the game.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Coach Development Leader to join our team. This role is responsible for leading the growth, education, and support of rugby coaches across Taranaki. The successful candidate will deliver quality development programs, provide guidance and resources, and help strengthen the coaching pathway to ensure a positive experience for all participants.
Check out our website to see what we are all about!
https://www.trfu.co.nz/HOME-1
Job Purpose
• Support all Community Coaches, this includes but is not limited to Senior coaches, Secondary School coaches and Ferdie coaches.
• Implement coach development tools, ensuring local delivery is aligned to best practice.
• Coordinate and deliver coaching workshops, practical sessions, and on-the-ground support to meet local needs.
• Ensure all coaches in Taranaki are registered.
• Ensure all registered coaches of players in all grades complete annual Small Blacks and/or Rugby Smart accreditation.
• Ensure 100% of registered teams have at least one assigned RugbySmart or Small Blacks accredited coach.
• Deliver World Rugby accredited coaching development programmes annually.
• Develop and facilitate a yearly coaching calendar that outlines the initiatives planned for the calendar year.
• Develop a coach pathway/framework to show the systems/support provided for all coaches.
• Develop a female coaching focus/target group, who are provided with support and development to progress through the coach pathway/framework.
• Administer 'The Coaching Gig' app and any other coaching resources/tools as required.
• Create quality coach development content.
• Create coaching session templates for different age groups.
• Provide quality coaching sessions to coaches and players.
• Ensure all players and coaches have access to quality training and coaching resources.
• Ensure all TRFU CRDO's/Game Development/Participation staff are up-to-date with current coaching practices.
• Manage the TRFU Coach database and ensure it is up to date and holds all relevant information to enable regular contact with registered coaches.
• Promote and implement NZR and TRFU policies to enhance coach education.
• Co-ordinate workshops based on games identities, culture and planning for example - front row sessions, tight 5 workshops, skills and kicking workshops, planning and preparation workshops and contact workshops to provide continuous professional development opportunities for coaches.
• Ensure coaches are provided with constant communication and have opportunities to provide feedback, suggestions and or issues.
• Ensure Taranaki has a range of coaches to service the diverse community.
• Support with the appointment/review of TRFU Rep Coaches. Inparticular with our junior representative campaigns and ensuring these programs run effectively.
Skills, experience and education
• Preferred: Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 World Rugby Coaching Certificate or equivalent.
• Technical Skills, Knowledge and Experience in relation to rugby.
• A strong strategic and technical understanding of the game of rugby.
• A detailed understanding of the rules and how they are currently being applied by referees.
• Analytical skills in relation to assessment of skill & performance, including proven use of technology.
Applications close on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, or earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.
For the full Job Description please check the Seek link or email shayna@trfu.co.nz
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/87535652?ref=direct-share-cm-ui
Do you thrive on developing people, building strong communities, and shaping the future of sport? Waikato Rugby is on the hunt for a Match Official Development Advisor – a role that’s all about growing, supporting, and empowering referees and match officials across the Waikato region.
Why This Role Matters
Without referees, there’s no game. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring rugby thrives by recruiting, retaining, and educating the people who keep the game fair, fun, and flowing. Working closely with the Waikato Rugby Referees Association (WRRA), you’ll create pathways for new referees, support the continued growth of experienced officials, and provide strategic direction that secures the future of rugby refereeing in our region.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
To find out more about this role, please contact Rhys Bayliss on RhysB@mooloo.co.nz
Applications for the position close on October 17th, but we’ll be shortlisting and interviewing throughout the application period – so don’t wait to apply. Please apply via Seek.