The New Zealand Netball Players Association is now accepting applications for a Personal Development Manager role located in Wellington. The role will work closely with the Netball Central Zone.

This is a part time contract role working approximately 8 - 10 hours per week. The ideal candidate would be available to begin employment February or early March 2021. 

This position will work as part of the NZNPA PD Team to deliver the Personal Development Programme. The main purpose of the programme is to engage, support and empower players to drive their personal and professional development.  The content of the programme will be based around the key concepts identified in the report undertaken by Ernst & Young and commissioned by Netball NZ including: Personal Identity and Planning, Playing Contract Understanding, Financial Education and Money Management, Experiential Learning, Female Health – Body and Mind Education.  This will involve you working with players at an individual level, facilitating group learning and coordinating sessions with subject matter experts.

The scope of the role covers working with ANZ Premiership contracted players, ANZ Premiership training partners and as required National League players and retired players.  

To be successful in this role you will have:      

• Relevant qualification(s) and experience within the sectors of teaching / education, psychology, business or management is preferred.
• Experience in developing and presenting educational workshops to groups of people.
• An understanding of career development, learning, wellbeing & education.
• Experience in a high performance (sports) environment as an athlete, coach or manager is desirable but not essential.
• Outstanding ability to build rapport and develop trusted relationships.
• An understanding of financial management, tax, insurance and ACC is desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working in an autonomous role (self-starter)

This is an incredible opportunity to support New Zealand’s netball players and help enable them to reach their true potential both inside and outside of the game.  

If this sounds like you, please submit your covering letter and CV through the link below. For more information please refer to the attached position description or contact Debbie Christian at the NZNPA on debbie.christian@nznpa.co.nz [link removed]. 

Applications close on 3 February 2021.

The ideal candidate must obtain a clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions check and all applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. 

Access this link for full details: https://bit.ly/3qUTxHz

Article added: Wednesday 27 January 2021