The Manawatū Rugby Union is seeking applicants for the role of Head of Performance Rugby and Turbos Head Coach.

The Head of Performance Rugby and Turbos Head Coach will be responsible for the sustained performance on and off the field that achieves success for the Performance Team that involves the pathway and performance programmes.

This role serves as Head Coach of the Manawatū Turbos. You will coach the team, on and off the field, to a standard of excellence, enhancing the reputation and legacy of Manawatū Rugby, and the Manawatū Rugby NPC Team by delivering MRU’s strategic goals.

This role will lead the development and delivery of performance and pathways processes and systems across our women’s and men’s programmes, seamless succession planning, player and coach development and talent ID. You will be responsible for developing and implementing performance strategies which drive continuous improvement everyday which leads to on-field success and ultimately ensures the long-term success of MRU Performance programme.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Leadership
• Squad Selection, Team Selection & Preparation
• Player Development & Appraisal
• Budget 
• Commercial
• Women’s Performance Program
• Team Method
• Effective Team Training
• Player Recruitment
• Discipline
• NZ Rugby/ Franchise/ Provincial Union Relationships
• Media
• Referees
• Review

Key behavioural characteristics for the role include:

• A structured, organised and proactive “can do” approach
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A willingness to seek improvement at every opportunity
• Able to build successful working relationships at all levels of an organisation
• Able to work to and meet deadlines and able to reprioritise as necessary
• A willingness to take ownership and be held accountable

ABOUT MANAWATŪ RUGBY UNION:

Manawatū Rugby exists to govern, lead, and support the game of rugby throughout the Manawatū region. Our vision is bringing our community together through rugby. Our strategic priorities:

• COMMUNITY - Enabling our people to lead, inspire and belong at all levels of rugby
• COMMERCIAL - Establishing and nurturing trusting, mutually beneficial partnerships
• PERFORMANCE - Sustained performance on and off the field that achieves success
• ADVOCACY - Through our legacy we promote rugby in the Manawatu with pride for our future

See the full job description here. 

APPLY:

To apply, please complete this form and attach your cover letter and CV.

If you have any queiries, please contact to Doug Tietjens, Chief Executive Officer at dougt@manawaturugby.co.nz.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications close 5pm on 11th October.

Article added: Thursday 29 August 2024