Vacancies
NZWP STAFF VACANCIES
There are no vacancies at this time
COACHING VACANCIES
North Harbour Water Polo - Head Coach
North Harbour are on the hunt for a head coach.
The Head Water Polo Coach will be responsible for leading a coaching team and continue developing a competitive water polo program at North Harbour Water Polo Club. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in water polo – international and domestic related, a strong coaching sense of both genders, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring coaches and student-athletes both in and out of the pool. The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the water polo programme, including training, strategy, recruitment, and athlete development alongside our current coaching team.
For the full position description, click here.
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to Chairman, North Harbour Water Polo Club. Applications should be submitted to: The Chairman, North Harbour Water Polo Club at waterpoloadmin@autmillennium.org.nz
Applications will be accepted until November 29th, 2024.
NZWP VOLUNTEER VACANCIES
Board Director - 3 vacant positions at 2025 AGM
The NZWP Board wish to advise there will be three positions vacant at the April 5th 2025 AGM. Three directors will be retiring/rotating, two of these directors are re standing and one is retiring; the Board seek applications for two elected positions and one appointed position.
In this cycle, due to the rotation, the skill set we are specifically considering will be from applicants with knowledge and experience in any of – legal services and compliance, High Performance/Performance sport (either as an athlete, coach or senior administrator), the NZ Sport system, the sport of water polo (as a player, coach or senior administrator), and membership services.
Directors terms are 3 years, with a maximum of 9 years consecutive. The positions are not remunerated however expenses will be reimbursed. The Board meets 6-8 times per year either face to face (usually Auckland) or virtually. The Board comprises four elected and four appointed members.
We welcome suitably qualified applicants from across New Zealand.
- One (1) appointed Director vacancy
- Two (2) elected Director vacancies
Two current directors are re standing and one is not.
Applicants are invited to indicate their preference to be considered for either appointed, elected or both vacancies.
Full role position can be found here (pdf document)
Applications close 16 December 2024.
Please include a governance resume, including an outline of the skill sets and experience relevant to this position and send to ceo@nzwaterpolo.org.nz
For more information, contact:
Jan Shearer, Chief Executive Officer
M 021 0297 2930
E ceo@nzwaterpolo.org.nz
National Teams Selection Panel
NZ Water Polo (NZWP) is seeking to recruit and appoint suitably qualified and experienced people to its National Teams Selection Panel.
This role will involve selecting for the National Representative Teams including U16, U18, U20 and Senior World Aquatics World Championships, Olympic Games, Australian State Championships and any other pinnacle events. Selectors must:
- follow a transparent, unbiased, and understood selection system for NZWP athletes and coaches
- ensure all criteria is met in accordance with the selection policies and processes
- select athletes to National Representative teams in a timely and professional manner
- select athletes in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures
- maintain appropriate level of contact with the other members of the Selection Panel and the Convener to enable fulfilment of the role
- assist with input, reviewing and feedback regarding the selection criteria, plans, processes and policies as required
- be available throughout all processes
Full role description can be found here (pdf document)
To apply for this role, please email the below details to ceo@nzwaterpolo.org.nz
1. Applicant Name
2. New Zealand Member Club
3. Contact Details including email and mobile phone
4. Letter of Interest for specified role outlining:
- Your experience – as a player/Coach/Selector/Official – National and International
- Reason for applying for the role
- Current contribution to water polo in New Zealand
- Experience in sports selection roles – including using data and following selection policies
