Women’s Football Development Manager

New Zealand Football is seeking applications for the position of Women’s Football Development Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the women’s football strategy within the Whole of Football Plan and the Expand the Game goal within the NZF Strategic Plan 2012-2014.
 
The role will include creating a sound infrastructure for the growth and development of women’s football at all levels of the game. A significant requirement of the role will be leading a regional workforce of Women’s Football Development Officers as New Zealand Football moves to the next stage of making football a leading participation sport for girls and women in New Zealand.

This national position involves creating and implementing girls’ and women’s development plans; seeking out new opportunities for the women’s game; supporting the development of women coaches and referees; and creating and developing the regional infrastructure to allow the game to flourish.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in leadership positions in women’s sport, with a football development background.

The role will involve travel throughout New Zealand to support the implementation of national strategies at a regional level. 

This position will report to the Head of Football Development and is based in Auckland: details of remuneration and other conditions will be provided at interview stage.

Please reply in the first instance to Tracy Brady (tracy.brady@nzfootball.co.nz) providing details of your previous experience, no applications will be accepted over the telephone.

Applications close on: Thursday 3rd May 2012