Participation Coordinator - Wellington

AFL Logistics; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL New Zealand is seeking a motivated Participation Coordinator in Wellington to support development programs across AFL KiwiKick, community programmes, school football and alternate formats. This full-time entry-level role focuses on attracting, delivering, transitioning and retaining participants in the Wellington region.

You will work with schools, coordinators, clubs and volunteers to grow participation, manage bookings, and help train casual staff.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering development programmes in the sports industry.
• Strong administration skills and ability to hit targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support booking and delivering school programmes with the aim to increase participation across key segments; AFL KiwiKick, Community Football, School Football and Alternate Formats.
• Manage key relationships with AFL KiwiKick Coordinators, Schools, Community Groups, Community Leagues and Clubs.
• Coordinate and deliver the AFL KiwiKick programme with a focus on quality and growth.
• Liaise with teachers, schools and other programme stakeholders to increase the number of School Ambassadors.
• Perform duties for community programmes, school football and alternative formats including match management and umpiring.
• Support ongoing training and education for casual staff to deliver AFL Programmes.
• Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role.
• Support and contribute to the success of the broader team.

Skills

Experience delivering development

Administration skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AFL Logistics – Wellington Central, North Island

AFL New Zealand - Participation Coordinator (Wellington)

• Exciting opportunity to make an impact on the community

• The right time to be a part of the growth of AFL in New Zealand

• Values-based culture
  

About Us

AFL New Zealand is the National Sporting Organisation responsible for overseeing the administration, promotion, and development of AFL throughout the country.

As an organisation, AFL New Zealand are committed to fostering healthy and active lifestyles and work tirelessly in all regions and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to competitions & national teams.

Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, run community programmes, develop coaches and umpires, we collaborate with partners, delight participants, support clubs and so much more. We are all united by a common goal, to leave the game in an even more extraordinary place.

About The Role

The position is a full‑time entry‑level role based in Wellington, supporting AFL New Zealand’s development efforts in the Wellington region. The successful candidate will be responsible for attracting, delivering, transitioning and retaining participants across AFL KiwiKick, community programmes, school football and alternate formats.

A Day In The Life Of

• Support booking and delivering school programmes with the aim to increase participation across our key segments; AFL KiwiKick, Community Football, School Football and Alternate Formats

• Manage key relationships with AFL KiwiKick Coordinators, Schools, Community Groups, Community Leagues and Clubs

• Coordinate & deliver the AFL KiwiKick programme with a focus on quality and growth

• Liaise with teachers, schools and other programme stakeholders to increase the number of School Ambassadors

• Perform duties for community programmes, school football and alternative formats including match manage & umpire

• Support ongoing training and education for casual staff to deliver AFL Programmes

• Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role

• Support and contribute to the success of the broader team
  

Our Ideal Team Member

• Experience in delivering development programmes in the sports industry

• Strong interpersonal and people skills & ability to hit targets and deliver great results

• Highly motivated individual

• Strong administration skills, including experience with Microsoft software

• Provide a diverse range of thinking and ideas

• Capability to establish and prioritise tasks to achieve objectives

• Well‑developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Experience working with volunteers
  

AFL New Zealand Programme Offerings

https://aflnz.co.nz/play-afl/

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026