Chiefs Team Doctor
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is looking for a qualified and experienced Team Doctor to support the Gallagher Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific Team for the 2026 season and beyond.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a high-performance environment at the elite level of rugby. You will help deliver world-class player care, working alongside some of the best talent in the game.
Why This Role Matters
NZR’s vision is Inspiring and Unifying through Rugby – and at the heart of that vision is our commitment to the wellbeing and performance of our players.
As Team Doctor to the Chiefs Super Rugby Team, you will play a vital role in supporting player health and performance, leading injury prevention and management, and promoting best-practice medical care in line with NZR’s Clinical Governance Framework and World Rugby’s Player Welfare Standards. You’ll also contribute to NZR’s national injury surveillance and research programmes, helping advance player safety and performance across the game.
You will be part of a high-performing, deeply connected environment where Chiefs Mana is proudly upheld — a collective spirit built on legacy, identity, community, and unwavering pride in representing the Chiefs jersey. This is more than a job — it's a role within a whānau.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a Registered Medical Doctor with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) from the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and proven experience working in high-performance sports medicine environments, preferably in rugby or other contact sports. Ideally, you’ll also have a postgraduate qualification in sports medicine or a related discipline.
Your skill set includes:
• Proven experience delivering medical care in elite sporting environments
• A deep understanding of the physical, mental, and cultural demands of elite rugby
• Outstanding organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A genuine connection to the values of New Zealand Rugby – Te Ara Rangatira (The Rugby Way) – and the Chiefs Super Rugby Club, including Kaitiakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Rangatiratanga, and Chiefs Mana
• A passion for player welfare, long-term athlete performance and development, and team success
What You’ll Need
• Registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions check
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
About Us
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’re ready to contribute to the proud legacy of the Chiefs and help shape the future of elite rugby, we want to hear from you. If this sounds like you, then don’t delay! Submit your covering letter and CV through the link below.
Applications close at 5:00pm Sunday 31 August. 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.