NZRL seeks HP general manager

NZRL seeks HP general manager

New Zealand Rugby League is searching for a new football and high performance general manager to oversee strategies, initiatives and programmes across the game.

The position, most recently held by former Kiwi Tony Iro, is based at Rugby League House in Auckland. While it's most high-profile responsibility is managing the NZ Kiwis programme, the full-time role will also oversee all other national teams and development pathways.

Among the key duties are:
• Owning NZRL high performance plan and initiatives, reviewing and developing appropriate pathways, programmes and structures to position NZRL at the forefront of international elite competition
• Developing and maintaining talent development, player management and support programmes across all elite areas of the game, covering 16s, 18s, Junior Kiwis, Kiwi Ferns and Kiwis
• Managing and leading the NZRL Taurahere and national academy programmes
• In conjunction with the community general manager, developing and delivering the national football calendar to ensure NZRL game, growth and reach objectives are delivered
• Delivering the football content within the annual NZRL football calendar, and all NZRL-run tournaments and competitions, particularly the national secondary schools and youth (15s and 17s) tournaments, and the national premiership
• Convenor of selectors for the Kiwis team and manager of the national selection panel.
• Providing leadership and management to the Kiwis Head Coach and Kiwis management support team, and being the key interface between the team and the NZRL executive
• Leading and driving the "Te Iwi Kiwi" heart/performance standards and cultural values for all national representative teams, particularly the Kiwis
• Representing NZRL high performance at RLIF, NRL, RFL, HP Sport NZ, and any other relevant national and international forums

Salary package is structured to attract high-quality candidates, who must be able to travel throughout New Zealand and internationally on a regular basis.

Please send a one-page cover letter and CV to admin@nzrl.co.nz by 4pm, January 23, 2015.
NZRL Football & High Performance GM Position Description

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