Performance & Prevention Targeted Intervention Lead
07/11/2025
23/11/2025
Fixed term employee
Auckland
Performance & Prevention
About NZ Football:
Football is the global game and Football in New Zealand is the biggest game in the country, providing experiences and opportunities for all – male and female, young and not so young, talented athletes and community level players. New Zealand Football’s purpose is to enrich lives and connect people through positive experiences to build strong communities, and our staff are passionate and talented people who are committed to living our core Values: Enjoyment, Respect, Collaboration, Inclusive and Ambition. New Zealand Football is committed to upholding the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is embarking on a journey to grow and embed a rich, vibrant culture of diversity and inclusion. We aim to make football the most inclusive sport in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we’d love you to join us.
Job Description
Performance & Prevention - Targeted Intervention Lead Role
The Performance & Prevention programme is a strategic partnership between NZ Football and ACC to develop injury prevention strategies and interventions and support their delivery through education pathways. The Performance & Prevention leads work in partnership with football stakeholders to lead the implementation of the programme, as well as developing programme resources for use within the coach education and development pathways.
Key responsibilities will include:
Working with NZF’s Football Development team to embed injury prevention strategies into the coach and development pathway
Delivery of injury prevention education of leaders and coach educators within the football system
We’re looking for people with a recognised sports health, sports science or physical education qualification, with demonstrated understanding of injury prevention, sports performance and education programmes in sport, including current science and trends. You’ll need excellent relationship management skills as well as the ability to work unsupervised.
Desired Skills and Experience
Education
A recognised sports, health, sports science degree
Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ experience of successfully and positively working with diverse stakeholders
and healthcare professionals within sport, education and/or the health field.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in developing and delivering injury prevention and/or
rehabilitation programmes and/or interventions.
Experience in facilitation, teaching, coaching and/or adult education. Proven experience in working
with professional staff.
Experience in working in partnership with volunteers.
Proven experience in developing and/or delivering injury prevention, strength and conditioning
and/or rehabilitation programmes/interventions.
Knowledge
An understanding of injury prevention, sports performance and education programmes in sport,
including current science and trends.
Knowledge of sport development with a strong understanding of the NZ context.
Knowledge of coach and player development with an understanding of the football context in NZ.
Skills
Proven ability to sell initiatives and motivate others in a results-focused environment.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
An ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of problems.
Strong time management and organisational skills.
Ability to effectively sell initiatives within and outside of the sport.
Communicates openly and honestly in a way that promotes trust and understanding.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Embraces change positively and actively seeks new and improved ways to do things.
Achieves outcomes and results through influencing the way resources are utilised as well as in
managing them directly.
This is a Fixed Term opportunity until 31 December 2026.
Applications close at 9am on Sunday 23 November.
Please note: We will be shortlisting and contacting suitable candidates as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. This is due to the time of year and the role currently being vacant. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
