Senior Manager – National Teams Competitions

Jobs In Football; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in football is seeking a Senior Manager for National Teams Competitions to lead and improve OFC’s competitions. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring operational excellence across Oceania’s national teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in sports management, strong project management skills, and a passion for football, aiming to make a meaningful impact in the region.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Emphasis on professional development

Free onsite parking

Flexible hybrid working model

40 hours work a week with guaranteed minimum of 30

Meaningful difference to lives across Oceania

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years in sports management related to national teams’ competitions.
• Solid understanding of national team’s football.
• Solid leadership experience with a track record of developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams for OFC National Teams Competitions.
• Develop competition roadmaps and implement operations plans.
• Own end-to-end delivery of competitions ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Degree or post-graduate qualification in Sport Management, Event Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office/M365

Job description

We’re seeking aSenior Manager – National Teams Competitionsto lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of OFC’s National Teams Competitions. This is your chance to drive impact, inspire teams, and shape football in Oceania.

Based in our Auckland office, this role will be pivotal in delivering high-quality competitions across the region, helping strengthen the profile, professionalism, and performance of Oceania’s national teams on the world stage.

Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage and coach project teams to deliver high-quality OFC National Teams Competitions.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Competition Strategy & Planning

• Support the Head of Competitions in driving long-term strategic planning for national teams’ competitions.
• Develop detailed competition roadmaps, from host selection to delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Play a key role in shaping OFC’s four-year competition calendar and annual budgets in partnership with Finance.
• Support the Head of Competitions in developing and managing annual budgets.
• Develop and successfully implement operations plans for the preparation and delivery of national teams’ competitions.
• Draft and implement competition regulations and SOPs to ensure excellence and compliance with OFC and FIFA standards.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and embed robust risk management practices in everything you do.

Operational Excellence

• Own the end-to-end delivery of national teams’ competitions, ensuring timeliness, professionalism, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Act as the lead match director on site when required.
• Provide detailed reports and insights to OFC leadership as needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Member Associations, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Represent OFC with credibility and professionalism across the region and globally

And More…

• Be ready to contribute to broader OFC initiatives and continuously grow your professional network.
• Expect variety, challenge, and the opportunity to help shape the future of football in Oceania

Core Competencies

• Proven experience leading and inspiring teams
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional communication, confident presenting to leadership and building partnerships.
• Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset.
• A strategic thinker with a get-it-done attitude.
• Passionate about football and the role it plays in uniting communities.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys empowering others to succeed.

Qualifications

• A degree or post-graduate qualification in Sport Management, Event Management or related field and/or at least five (5) years in sports management, ideally related to national teams’ competitions.
• Solid understanding of national team’s football
• Solid leadership experience with a track record of developing teams.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office/M365.

Other Requirements

• Fluent in English (verbal and written); French is a plus.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Willing and able to travel frequently across the region.
• Able to pass a New Zealand Ministry of Justice criminal checkand credit check.

Discover the perks of joining OFC

• A supportive team culture, we love what we do!
• Strong emphasis on professional developmentwithin the international football and sports community.
• An annual salary of between $100,000 and $110,000NZD
• Free onsite parking.
• Flexible hybrid working model – the ability to work from home 2 days per week.
• Working hours usually being 40 hours each week, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours each week
• Making a meaningful different to lives across Oceania!