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.
We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive Coach & Referee Development Administrator to support the delivery of advanced coach education, referee development programmes, and the smooth operation of our national learning systems.
This role sits at the heart of our Football Development team and would be perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on detail, and takes pride in creating seamless experiences for others. You'll support the people who develop our coaches and referees, helping ensure the pathways are high‑quality, connected, and world‑class.
Championing Coach Development
Oversee logistics for advanced coaching courses, including registrations, communications, venues, travel, accommodation, invoicing and resource preparation. Support learning content creation and manage assessment administration, including document handling, scheduling, tracking and uploads.
Strengthening Referee Pathways
Coordinate logistics for Referee High Performance Camps and Development Academies, including travel, accommodation, communications, apparel distribution and resource preparation. Support accurate administration for national competition referee activities.
Keeping Our Systems Running Smoothly
Maintain accurate coach and referee records across NZF Learn. Manage course setup, reporting, pathway updates and user support on NZF Learn, and contribute to digitising processes and continuous improvements.
Being a Key Connector
Respond to coach and referee enquiries with professionalism and clarity. Build strong relationships across federations, clubs and the football community, and support reporting, communication and operational coordination within the Community Football
Experience & Skills
- Proven administrative experience in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience coordinating events, programmes or logistics.
- Strong digital confidence - particularly MS Office, data entry, and online learning systems.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset.
- Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Preferred
- Experience in sport, education or not‑for‑profit environments.
- Understanding of football or futsal development structures.
- A tertiary qualification in sport management, administration, education or a related field.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to making football accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring for people across Aotearoa. Our culture celebrates diversity, inclusion and collaboration ensuring everyone feels welcome and supported to thrive. If you’re energised by meaningful work and love creating the conditions for others to succeed, this is a role where your impact will be felt nationwide.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 22 February. Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. This job advert will close sooner if an appointment is made prior to the closing date of the advert.
