Fixed Term 6-9 months, 20 hours per week- negotiable
Netball Northern Zone is seeking an inspiring and proactive person who is passionate about umpiring and developing others, to join our Community Team. This fixed term role is based in Auckland servicing our Counties Manukau centres.
Netball Northern is a regional sports organisation and one of five netball zones in Aotearoa affiliated with Netball New Zealand. Our zone stretches from Kaitaia in the north to Waiuku in the south, encompassing 16 netball centres which deliver community netball events and competitions for over 45,000 registered players of all ages.
The key purpose of this position is to support Umpire coach developers and Umpire Convenors to lift the engagement of umpire development across the Centres.
Key Skills and Attributes required for this role include but are not limited to:
- Relevant umpire qualification and sector knowledge
- Strong understanding of community netball and working with volunteers
- Ability to build effective working relationships quickly across a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience in developing and/or training umpires and umpire coaches across all levels of the game
- Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
The position requires strong facilitation skills, ability and confidence to work closely with volunteers and be part of a dedicated, hardworking team. You will be highly organised, confident and calm, with a can-do attitude.
The role is fixed term, flexibility in hours from 15-20 per week, with a significant amount of evening and weekend work, but offers a high degree of flexibility around working times and practices, and a mix of in office/centre and work from home. The remuneration package is commensurate with experience and includes tools of trade (laptop,phone) and apparel.
A full job description can be found here.
All applications are to be submitted via email to Vickie Ellis, Administration Manager, at
Closing date for applications is 12noon, Friday 21st February 2025, or earlier at our discretion.
