Positions Vacant​​​​​​​

    General Manager

    Netball Taranaki is a leading sports organization dedicated to promoting and developing netball in the Taranaki region. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for players, officials, supporters, and stakeholders.

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead our organization. The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of Netball Taranaki, including finances, staff management, sponsorship, operations, marketing, and reporting to the Board of Trustees.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Leadership: Provide proactive leadership, advice, and direction to Board Members and staff. Ensure the ongoing success and engagement of netball in Taranaki.
    • Strategy and Implementation: Develop and implement strategies in alignment with the Strategic Plan. Achieve and develop KPIs with the Board.
    • Organizational Capability: Nurture a strong team and maintain an effective organization to deliver on Netball Taranaki's vision and strategy.
    • Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting: Monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress and status of services provided by Netball Taranaki. Prepare and achieve the annual business plan and budget.
    • Financial Management: Manage financial resources effectively to ensure prudence and achieve the annual budget. Implement and manage all business and supplier contracts.
    • Property and Equipment Management: Manage all property and equipment owned or leased by Netball Taranaki. Ensure assets are well-maintained and fit for purpose.
    • Marketing and Communication: Develop and implement marketing plans and strategies. Communicate key messages to stakeholders and create a strong community of players, officials, supporters, and funders/sponsors.
    • Relationship Management: Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders, local authorities, and other regional sports trusts.
    • Sponsorship and Funding: Attract and utilize funding to achieve the goals of Netball Taranaki. Develop and review sponsorship/funding plans.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    • Essential: Business/organizational planning and reporting experience, understanding or experience of the sport sector and member-based organizations, experience in applying for funding and sponsorship, experience in managing and growing people.
    • Preferred: Financial acumen, experience with managing events/programs and facilities, relevant tertiary qualification, experience working with Boards and understanding of governance.

    Personal Attributes:

    • Integrity, honesty, and ethics
    • Achievement-driven
    • Interpersonal astuteness
    • Learning orientation
    • Strategic thinking and conceptual grasp
    • Adaptability and flexibility
    • Resilience

    How to Apply: If you are passionate about netball and have the skills and experience to lead Netball Taranaki to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, here: General Manager - Baker Tilly Staples Rodway


    Games Administrator

    This is a truly unique and challenging opportunity with Netball Taranaki. It is central to keeping the cogs in the wheel turning behind the scenes to ensure all the administrative processes and timelines come together well to ensure effective operations of netball We are looking for a Games Administrator that enjoys numbers, is super organised, loves variety to join our team in New Plymouth.

    About Us

    Netball Taranaki is an established and thriving not for profit organisation responsible for providing the highest participated sport in the Region. With nearly 600 teams we deliver year-round sporting programs and development opportunities for players, coaches, umpires, officials, and volunteers at 6 locations around the mountain.  Netball Taranaki is responsible for meeting the needs of a diverse community through positive sporting experiences, community engagement and new initiatives.

     About the Role

    The administration tasks of the office will include, events, games, tournaments and competitions, venue maintenance, recruitment, and assistance with management of seasonal staff, maintenance of membership databases and competition scheduling. Along with this you will be assisting with media for day-to-day operational netball issues and any other operational and administrative responsibilities as required for successful provisions of netball. 

    About You

    Roles like this don’t come along very often and key to the selection process for this role will be a person who is able to combine their excellent people skills with a high level of administrative and organisational abilities. Along with this you will need the following skills and attributes: 

    • A strong administration background and able to deal with a large workload.

    • Preferably from a member-based organisation but not essential 

    • Essential skills in being able to clearly organise and plan daily/ weekly goals.

    • Computer savvy with experience in using various IT systems and software.

    • Be flexible to work extra hours if required.

    • Confident in making decisions when and where required.

    • Experience in looking at administrative improvements.

    • Able to connect well with a wide range of people and cultures.

    • Be a person who just rolls up their sleeves and pitches in when needed.

     If you enjoy a fun, varied and fast paced environment then we would love to hear from you! 

     Apply now by submitting a copy of your Cover Letter, CV and Application for Employment Form by email to ntapplicationsboard@gmail.com 

    If you love sport and administration, this could be the ideal job for you.


    ​​​​​​​Seasonal Staff Vacancies

    Netball Taranaki is seeking dedicated and organised individuals to join our satellite/stadium teams.

    If you are passionate about netball, possess strong organisational and customer service skills, we would love to hear from you!


    Stadium Controller – New Plymouth

    Key responsibilities involve overseeing the smooth administration of netball, ensuring that the venue is clean and safe, complying with Health and Safety regulations, delivering outstanding service to our members, setting up equipment, and making sure the venue is ready and safe for play.

    You will be vital in fostering a positive experience for all participants and ensuring that the games run without any issues.

    For more information about this role please see position description here, this is a casual role that mainly operates Thursday and Friday evenings, hours will vary.

    To apply for this role please fill in the application form, here and send this along with your resume to games@netballtaranaki.org.nz


    Volunteering - Make a Difference!

    ​​​​​​​What do Netball Volunteers do?

    Many volunteers coach, manage or umpire for a club or school team. Other volunteers are involved in running our sport by working in administrative or governance roles; others are involved in specific projects or helping out with one off events or tournaments.

    Why should I get involved?

    Not only will you make a valuable contribution to the local community in which you live in but you will gain valuable career and personal skills. Not to mention making friendships that can last a lifetime.

    How much will volunteering cost me?

    Usually nothing. As often as is possible your local club will pay your out of pocket expenses. In addition when funds allow they will pay for coach or umpire training.

    Do I have to be good at sport or have played Netball?

    No, often only a basic level of knowledge of the game is needed and we'll help you get up to speed with the game if you want to be an administrator or coach, manage or umpire a team. Volunteers need to be enthusiastic, good at communicating and enjoy working in a team.

    Make new friends

    Netball volunteers are by and large a friendly bunch and there's no better place to make new friends than working alongside like-minded people. Often our volunteers end up staying in touch long after they stop volunteering with us.

    Have fun

    One of the most surprising outcomes for many of our volunteers is how much fun they have helping others to succeed. Not every volunteer's experience is the same, but when you find a role that suits your interests you have a good chance of having fun while giving the gift of your time.

    Get that glowing feeling

    No one likes to talk about it but one of the fundamental needs we have as human beings is to make a contribution. Volunteering for Netball gives you an opportunity to do just that and to get that glowing feeling that comes when you share your experience and skills and know that your efforts have made a real difference.

    please email communications@netballtaranaki.org.nz for more information.