Do you thrive on leading and developing young talent who are aspirational within our rugby community?

Manawatū Rugby Union is seeking a Pathways Manager to develop and manage a Pathways programme for up-and-coming male and female players in the Manawatū region who show potential and a desire to achieve the highest level of representative and national rugby.

What you'll be doing

• Identification and recruitment of talented young rugby players from under 16 age level through to NPC and Farah Palmer Cup, aligned with the succession plan of the Cyclones and Turbos.
• Identification and recruitment of talented young athletes (other than those already involved in rugby) who can be encouraged to consider rugby as their chosen sport.
• Establish and develop a training environment that is aligned with the Turbos and Cyclones environment for each age group through to Turbos and Cyclones selection.
• Provide for the holistic well-being of these athletes, helping them to achieve and be successful in rugby, employment, and education.
• Management of the development programme to include sports psychology, mental toughness, nutrition, strength and conditioning, tactical and technical development.
• Work closely with the respective men’s and women’s Head Coach and their Assistants to determine the goals and aspirations of the Performance and Pathways Teams and in the identification of players.

What we're looking for

• Experience in developing technical skills through effective programme design and delivery.
• Experience in formulating and managing a budget.
• Experience in mentoring/coaching.
• A detailed strategic and technical knowledge of rugby and a passion/commitment to it.

You can view the full job description here. 

What we offer

At the Manawatū Rugby Union, we are passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional development opportunities and training 
• Discounts on Manawatū Rugby Union merchandise 
• Gym access at the Manawatū Rugby Union Rugby Performance Centre
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Instep
• NPC ticketing to the Manawatū Turbos home fixtures 

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 Manawatū with pride for our future

APPLY:

Please apply via this online form. Applications must also include:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV

You can address your application to Hayden Triggs, Acting Head of Performance Rugby.

Applications close 5pm on Monday 3 February.

Article added: Wednesday 22 January 2025