Performance & Prevention National Intervention Lead
11/03/2026
02/04/2026
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 provide high quality football experiences that will enrich lives, connect communities, and inspire our future. 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
The National Intervention Lead plays a key role in NZ Football’s strategic partnership with ACC, helping to strengthen injury prevention culture across the football and futsal community. You’ll lead NZF’s Pathway to Performance (P2P) programme implementation across the football system, working closely with federations, clubs, schools, private providers, and internal teams to uplift physical welfare systems across the country. This is an opportunity to influence change at a national level, contribute to safer playing environments, and support football organisations to embed evidence-based physical welfare practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the rollout of NZF’s Pathway to Performance (P2P) programme across the football system, working closely with federations to support implementation within clubs.
Support the ongoing development and refinement of the P2P programme, evolving the design based on feedback and stakeholder insight.
Develop practical resources, toolkits and guidance that support federations and clubs to embed effective physical welfare practices.
Support and build capability within federation staff responsible for delivering the programme in their regions, ensuring consistent and effective implementation.
Work alongside federations to provide on-the-ground support to priority clubs as the programme is implemented and scaled.
Contribute to the ongoing development of NZF’s national injury prevention intervention strategy and broader Performance & Prevention programme.
Support future expansion of the programme into secondary schools and private providers as the initiative evolves.
Contribute positively to the Performance & Prevention team culture and wider NZF objectives.
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills & Experience
Essential:
A recognised qualification in sports science, physical performance, health, physical education or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant post-qualification experience working with diverse stakeholders in sport, education, and/or health environments.
Experience facilitating, teaching, coaching or delivering education to varied stakeholder groups.
Proven experience designing and implementing injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and/or rehabilitation programmes at a representative, high-performance, or senior level (not introductory or junior participation settings).
Strong communication, relationship management and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently, build trust with stakeholders and positively influence others.
Preferred:
Experience working with regional sporting organisations, federations or club networks.
Experience developing programme resources, policies, procedures or education frameworks.
An understanding of injury prevention and physical preparation in football or comparable team sports.
Why Join NZF?
Play a national leadership role in shaping safer and more sustainable physical welfare systems across football and futsal.
Work within a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to creating meaningful change.
Contribute to a high-impact partnership with ACC focused on injury prevention innovation.
Be part of an organisation committed to diversity, inclusion, and positive community impact.
Apply Now
If you’re motivated to make a difference and help elevate the physical welfare of footballers across Aotearoa, we want to hear from you.
Applications close 9am on Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
