Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - NZ Sevens
About the role
New Zealand Rugby is seeking an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach to join the NZ Sevens programmes as we build towards the 2028 LA Olympics
Be part of a Champion Team: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - NZ Sevens
New Zealand Rugby (NZR), one of the country’s leading sporting organisations, is offering a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s most successful rugby athletes. We’re on the lookout for a qualified and experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our team supporting the All Blacks Sevens and the back-to-back Olympic gold medal-winning Black Ferns Sevens.
This role is based at the Adams Centre for High Performance in Mount Maunganui - the training hub for New Zealand’s elite Sevens athletes. You’ll be part of a professional, multi-disciplinary team, working in a dynamic environment where excellence is the standard, and your expertise will directly contribute to our teams’ continued success on the global stage.
Who we're looking for:
You’ll be a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach with applied experience in a high-performance sporting environment (preferably rugby or professional team sport), including experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.
Your skill set should include:
• Proven knowledge and application of principles of applied sports science relating to strength, power, speed, conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies for elite athletes.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring systems and technologies
• A strong knowledge of rugby and the demands of Sevens rugby is a bonus
• Outstanding organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A genuine connection to our Teams in Black and the values of New Zealand Rugby – Te Ara Rangatira, The Rugby Way
• The drive to contribute meaningfully to a team striving for gold
What you’ll need:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in sport science, exercise physiology, or strength and conditioning.
• A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions check
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
If you’re ready to support World and Olympic Champions and make your mark on the global stage, we want to hear from you!
About Us
At NZR we love what we do, we work hard and have fun! You’ll be joining a team of awesome people who are passionate about the game and each other, and you’ll be backed with support to thrive in your role. We know that life isn’t all about work, so we are open to flexible working options.
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to improving our cultural responsiveness. We embrace and respect each other’s values and we are so proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
Apply Now
If you are looking to join a fantastic group of people and think you have what it takes, then don’t delay, submit your CV and cover letter now! Don’t wait until the closing date to apply as we will be reviewing applications as we go.
Applications close at 5:00pm, Friday 12 September. For a copy of the position description, click here
*To be considered for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and obtain a clear MOJ check.
Studies have shown that people from under-represented backgrounds, including women, are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user-friendly for them. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.