Governance Administrator
Date: 29 Jun 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011
Company: New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated
Governance Administrator
New Zealand Rugby has an exciting opportunity available! We are looking for a Governance Administrator to join us to provide coordination and administrative support to the NZR Board, its Committees, the New Zealand Māori Rugby Board, and the Stakeholder Panel, ensuring governance processes run smoothly and decisions are well supported. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll help maintain strong governance systems and contribute to effective Board operations.
About the role
This role sits at the centre of NZR’s governance activity, coordinating Board and Committee planning, agendas, meetings, and the flow of Board papers and information. You’ll keep governance systems running smoothly, maintain accurate records, and make sure everything stays on track. You’ll also support the Legal team from time to time with travel and team administrative tasks. Working in an exciting sporting environment, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that enjoys what they do and takes pride in delivering amazing work.
About you
You’re an organised, proactive administrator who enjoys being in the middle of the action and supporting senior leaders. You bring solid admin or secretarial experience, ideally with governance or legal exposure, and you’re confident using tools like Diligent. You communicate clearly, produce polished documents, and stay steady when juggling competing priorities. You’re detail driven, digitally confident, and naturally proactive. Just as importantly, you bring a positive, team focused approach that fits well in a fun, exciting sporting organisation.
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.
What we offer (benefits)
• Learn & Grow Your Career | Flexible Work Environment
• Receive Rugby Tickets | Sports Apparel | Discounts
• Wellbeing | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Social Club
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, Thursday 9 July 2026
>> 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.