Lead NZ High-Performance 5x5 Basketball Programme

Basketball New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Basketball New Zealand in Wellington seeks a High Performance Programme Manager for 5x5 to lead senior and pathway programmes, including the Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns. You will coordinate campaigns across national teams and support camps, travel, and budgets.

You will work closely with athletes, coaches, staff and international partners to ensure performance excellence, planning and continuous improvement across the programme.

Qualifications

• Qualification in sport management, business, event management or related field.
• Experience in high performance sport or national sporting organisations.
• Strong organisational and project management experience.
• Budget planning and financial reporting capability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Values-led, people-centred leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination and delivery of senior and pathway 5x5 programmes (Tall Blacks, Tall Ferns, age-grade teams).
• Support Olympic qualification campaigns, World Cups, Asia Cups, tours and development camps.
• Coordinate domestic and international 5x5 campaigns and schedules.
• Manage travel, logistics, budgets, and operational requirements.
• Support implementation of the High Performance Plan 2028+.
• Build and maintain relationships with athletes, coaches, staff, clubs, agents and FIBA.
• Support athlete wellbeing and performance environments across camps and tournaments.
• Contribute to budget management and financial reporting across programmes.
• Collaborate with the wider High Performance team to deliver pathway outcomes.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Calm under pressure

Organised

Adaptable

Sports leadership

Education

Sport management/business/event management qualification

Job description

Basketball New Zealand in Wellington seeks a High Performance Programme Manager for 5x5 to lead senior and pathway programmes, including the Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns. You will coordinate campaigns across national teams and support camps, travel, and budgets.

You will work closely with athletes, coaches, staff and international partners to ensure performance excellence, planning and continuous improvement across the programme.