Referee Development & Pathways Manager

Basketball Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Basketball Otago in Dunedin seeks an Officials Manager to lead and develop our officiating pathways, recruiting and mentoring referees and bench officials across all competitions.

The role focuses on designing development pathways, managing rostering, and coordinating education for officials with a view to building a skilled, inclusive workforce that enhances game delivery and volunteer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Background: Strong experience in basketball refereeing or officiating.
• Educator: Experience in mentoring, education, or workforce development.
• Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships with schools, clubs, and BBNZ.
• Organised: A pro at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate: You truly care about developing people and supporting the volunteers who make basketball possible.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver development pathways from initial accreditation to performance pathway coaching and mentoring.
• Lead strategies to recruit new talent, with a major focus on youth and school pathways.
• Oversee rostering and deployment to ensure every game has a top-tier crew.
• Coordinate education for referees, bench officials, and Live Stats operators.
• Foster an inclusive, professional, and respectful environment where officials feel supported and valued.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring/coaching

Job description

Basketball Otago in Dunedin seeks an Officials Manager to lead and develop our officiating pathways, recruiting and mentoring referees and bench officials across all competitions.

The role focuses on designing development pathways, managing rostering, and coordinating education for officials with a view to building a skilled, inclusive workforce that enhances game delivery and volunteer satisfaction.