The Manawatū Rugby Union is seeking applicants for the role of Chief Executive Officer. 

Manawatū Rugby is home of the Turbos NPC team, the Cyclones FPC, and incorporates 16 senior clubs and 11 junior clubs. Overall, more than 4300 registered players play in competitions across junior, youth, and junior grades. 

Key competencies for the role of CEO include:

• an understanding and background of Rugby experience - a proven passion for the game and its effective administration; 
• a high degree of experience and proven ability regarding financial considerations; 
• atrong commercial acumen; 
• experience in personnel matters;
• communication and engagement skills;  
• strategic leadership. 

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has the responsibility to provide leadership, management and to operationalise the Board’s strategic framework for the Manawatū Rugby Union. Through consultation with the Board of Directors and Stakeholders, the role requires the CEO to make long and short-term decisions that are in the best interests of the Union as an efficient organisation providing for the growth of rugby in the Manawatū. 

The CEO: 

• builds strong working relationships throughout the region and assists with the delivery of the region’s Community Rugby goals;
• assist with recruitment, retention and growth of players and coaches through delivery and implementation of rugby programmes within schools and clubs across the region.

ABOUT MANAWATŪ RUGBY UNION:

Manawatū Rugby exists to govern, lead, and support the game of rugby throughout the Manawatū region.

Our vision is to become the most beloved and esteemed provincial rugby brand in New Zealand.

Our mission is to install pride in the Manawatū community, through these guiding principles:

• a strong community connection to the organisation
• embrace the diversity and multi-culturalism within our community
• build advocates for our teams
• approach challenges and opportunity with mahi.

APPLY:

Please send your expression of interest to Pam Hislop at pamh@manawaturugby.co.nz. You will then be sent an application pack which has further details about the role and the application process.  

Applications close 12pm Wednesday 31 January.

Interviews will start on Friday 2 February.

Article added: Monday 04 December 2023