The Manawatū Rugby Union is seeking applicants for the role of Women’s Performance Manager.

We are looking for a strong people manager to lead our Women’s Performance Programme for up-and-coming athletes with the desire to achieve the highest level of representative rugby.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• leading the Women’s Performance staff, including Cyclones team management
• supporting Cyclones team management in the planning and executing their Farah Palmer Cup campaign.
• identifying players for the annual intake of the Manawatū Women’s Academy
• coordinating coaching resources for the Women’s Performance Programme
• managing spending within the Women’s Performance and Cyclones budgets
• assisting in the development and implementation of appropriate team protocols and standards, and ensuring these are met
• monitoring, assessing, and assisting with player performance and development

Key competencies for the role include:

• involvement with rugby at a senior level
• sound tactical and technical knowledge of the game and specific position development
• demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and build good working relationships
• strong organisational and time management skills
• great interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
• self-motivation and a positive, can-do attitude

This is a permanent, part-time position (20 hours per week).

Read the full job description here.

ABOUT MANAWATŪ RUGBY UNION:

The Manawatū Rugby Union 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 applications to Shaun Eade, Interim Chief Executive Officer at  shaune@manawaturugby.co.nz.

Applications close at 12pm Wednesday 14 February 2024.

Applications must include:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Application form

Article added: Friday 15 December 2023