We appreciate your interest in joining the WaiBOP Football Federation team and look forward to the opportunity to consider you as a future employee.

The success of WaiBOP Football Federation relies on people at all levels and in all positions performing at their highest level and always being on top of their game. At WaiBOP Football Federation we recognise the value of all our staff and volunteers. Working with us is challenging, dynamic and rewarding. We pride ourselves in being an equal opportunity employer with a community focus.

CURRENT VACANCIES - WAIBOP

WaiBOP Football Competitions Manager

This is a full time role based in our Te Rapa office in Hamilton. Our staff work on a hybrid model, with three days in the office, and 2 days working from home, with some flexibility in working hours. Some weekend work is required on occasion. You will take complete ownership of the Senior and Youth draws, and manage a team of two staff who are responsible for all Junior and Futsal draws.

You will report to the Chief Executive and work closely with other staff, New Zealand Football and Federations, as well as clubs, schools and referees across the region.

What You Will Do

• Own Senior and Youth football draws from end to end
• Understand, maintain and communicate league regulations to clubs
• Manage results and the formal disputes process
• Lead and support a team of two
  
• Work directly with clubs (and sometimes schools), often balancing different views, to sort competition issues as they arise
• Keep national registration and reporting systems current
• Represent WaiBOP Football with clubs, referees, New Zealand Football and other Federations, especially Northern Region Football

What You Will Bring

• Experience creating sporting draws is essential. Experience in football is preferred
• Strong analysis and decision making skills
• Process driven, with a structured approach to your work
• A confident communicator, comfortable negotiating different viewpoints
• A solid grasp of league regulations, or the ability to pick them up fast
• Experience with Sporty (highly advantageous)
  
• Experience managing staff
• A calm head under pressure

A full job description is available here

How To Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter to karyn.w@waibop.co.nz by 14 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job may be filled before this date. 

CURRENT VACANCIES - OTHER

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Pāpāmoa FC are after someone organised, personable, and comfortable working across a busy sports environment. Sports management or football experience is a plus, but not essential.

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The club is the largest in the Bay of Plenty, with over 1200 winter members. The Director of Football will shape coaching standards, mentor staff, and build on the club's community focus.

Candidates need a B-Licence coaching qualification or above, senior coaching or management experience, and a willingness to relocate to Tauranga.

Read the full job listing here