North Canterbury Rugby Operations Lead — Community & Competitions

Canterbury Rugby Union; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

North Canterbury Rugby Operations Manager based in Rangiora, South Island, is a fixed-term role covering parental leave until October 2027. The role oversees administration of North Canterbury Rugby community competitions and works with the NCRSU Board, clubs, schools and the Canterbury Community Rugby Team.

Initial hours are 25 per week, rising to 40 per week from March–September 2027, with some flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and sports administration.
• Experience as a sports volunteer, preferably with rugby club background, possibly with involvement in administration, planning and financial management.
• Proven ability to operate effectively without supervision.
• Good communication with a broad range of volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team entry, registration process and support clubs with technology requirements for team entry and team sheets.
• Assist with the compilation and management of the annual budget and prepare quotations for funding applications.
• Manage and develop all Junior, Teenage and Senior competition draws to be meaningful, balanced and competitive.
• Work with CRU, ERSU & MCRU to ensure combined competitions run to a high standard.
• Liaise with NCRSU Referee appointments officer.
• Manage judicial and complaints processes for North Canterbury with CRU staff and NCRSU Judicial Panel.
• Provide leadership and administrative support to the NCRSU Board, including board meeting attendance and minutes.
• Assist with representative team fixtures, eligibility checks, venue bookings and sourcing quotes.
• Keep stakeholders updated with news across North Canterbury rugby via social media and other channels.
• Support club volunteers to better deliver community rugby.
• Coordinate with Canterbury Rugby lead programmes to ensure volunteers and training are provided.

Job description

North Canterbury Rugby Operations Manager based in Rangiora, South Island, is a fixed-term role covering parental leave until October 2027. The role oversees administration of North Canterbury Rugby community competitions and works with the NCRSU Board, clubs, schools and the Canterbury Community Rugby Team.

Initial hours are 25 per week, rising to 40 per week from March–September 2027, with some flexibility in hours.