• Lead, develop and support the HPSNZ High Performance (HP) Coaching Team
• Bring to life the HPSNZ vision for world class coaches in a national system where coaching is prioritised
• Auckland location

High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) works in partnership with National Sport Organisations (NSOs) to support athletes and coaches to deliver performances on the world stage that inspire the nation and communities. HPSNZ also works in in partnership to target specific sports and campaigns, contribute specialist performance support resources and expertise, and provide strategic investment to enable success.

Coaching is a top priority for HPSNZ. New Zealand has a small talent base of coaches, so it is critical that HPSNZ support for coaches assists them to accelerate their development and performance.

Reporting to the General Manager - Performance Partnerships, the Head of High Performance (HP) Coaching is responsible for bringing to life the HPSNZ vision for coaching - world class coaches, in a system where coaching is prioritised and coaches are highly valued - and in so doing, ensure that athletes have the coaching they need to win. A fundamental enabler is the partnership with NSOs.

This role will lead HPSNZ's HP Coaching Consultants and the Manager of the Coach Accelerator Programme and will lead the implementation and delivery of the HPSNZ Coaching Pathway.

The role will suit candidates experienced in influencing and facilitating behavioural change in people and organisations, and with a strong understanding of the New Zealand sports landscape. These experiences may have been gained directly in high performance sport either as a Head Coach or High Performance Director or alternatively through working in a leadership, coaching or mentoring capacity with high achievers. Regardless, candidates will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements of high performance coaches and best practice in high performance coaching.

This is a unique opportunity to bring to life the HPSNZ vision for world class coaches in a national system where coaching is prioritised.

Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 7 July 2025 - we reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient merit applications are received.

Job Details

Reference #28977

Posted on13 Jun 2025

Closes on07 Jul 2025 17:00

Location (s)Auckland

Job level (s)Management

Work type (s)Permanent full-time

OrganisationHigh Performance Sport New Zealand

More details (document)HPSNZ Head of HP Coaching JD 2025.pdf

Article added: Wednesday 02 July 2025