CLUB VACANCIES
Here is the latest coaching and football vacancies from the local football community and New Zealand Football.
If you would like to advertise a vacancy, please email comms@capitalfootball.org.nz
Location: Fraser Park, Lower Hutt, Wellington.
Hours: 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
Contract: Fixed-term
Start Date: 26/01/2026
About the Role
We’re looking for a Sports Physiotherapist (0.5 FTE) to join the Wellington Phoenix Football Club’s academy medical and performance team. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working with youth athletes and has a genuine interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and pitch-side support.
The role is 20 hours per week, with weekend work required for match-day coverage across the academy. You’ll be part of a supportive physio team, working alongside another 0.5 FTE physio and a full-time physiotherapist who coordinates scheduling, provides mentoring, and leads ongoing professional development.
The Wellington Phoenix Academy has eight teams. For this position, you’ll be working with the Men’s 14’s, 15’s, 16’s and 18’s, and the Women’s 16’s and 18’s.
How to Apply
Applications close Wednesday 24th December 2025. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to samw@wellingtonphoenix.com outlining your suitability for the role.
Stop Out are seeking applications for the position of Men's Reserves Head Coach.
This role plays a key part in our senior men’s structure, working closely with the First Team Head Coach to develop and prepare players for Central League football.
We’re looking for someone who is:
To express your interest, please send a cover letter, CV, and any evidence of coaching qualifications to:
James Sutcliffe, Men's Director of Football: domf@stopout.org.nz
Ideally qualified at C Licence level minimum
VUWAFC are seeking expressions of interest for our Men’s First Team Coach and Club Development Officer role. Our Men’s First team was relegated from Capital Premier this season, and we will be looking to rebuild in Capital One and rebound to the Capital Premier. We are looking for a candidate who is keen to come on that journey with us and stick around after promotion.
Team trainings are traditionally on Monday and Wednesday nights at Boyd Wilson Artificial Turf, with home games played at the same facility.
A C-Licence or higher, or ability to obtain one by the end of the 2026 season is preferred for this role.
Ideal candidates will be experienced in coaching. Strong communication and organisational skills, as well as reliability and a positive attitude, are essential. An ideal candidate will have experience developing or maintaining strong team cultures. An understanding of the Wellington football scene would also be greatly beneficial.
This role also doubles as Club Development Officer for the men’s side of our club, entailing supporting our other coaches to develop their skills and improve the standard of coaching and play within the club.
The role is remunerated.
Applicants should send their CV and Cover Letter to enquiries@vuwafc.com.
Applications close 5 pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025.
Stop Out is looking for a passionate and driven Goalkeeper Coach to join our senior men’s coaching team for the 2026 season.
Working across our Central League 2 and Capital 1 (Reserves) squads, this role focuses on the development and performance of our goalkeepers through tailored training sessions and close collaboration with the senior coaching staff.
We’re looking for someone who is:
To express your interest, please send a cover letter, CV, and any evidence of coaching qualifications to:
James Sutcliffe, Men's Director of Football
domf@stopout.org.nz
Capital Football, The Home Of Football, Bracken St, Petone, Lower Hutt,
Wellington, New Zealand, 5012
Postal Address: PO Box 33 283, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045
Email: comms@capitalfootball.org.nz
Phone: +64 4 586 5814