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
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
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
VUWAFC is seeking expressions of interest for the following volunteer roles:
a) Women’s Reserves Coach; and
d) Women’s Competitive Squad Manager.
These volunteer roles involve working closely with the first-team coaches, and offer a good opportunity for development.
Women’s Reserves Coach: The Reserves Coach is a volunteer role, and may be available depending on the outcome of the Club Development recruitment process. The Women’s Reserves Coach will work closely with the First Team Coach/Club Development Officer to lead the Reserve team and support the first team. The Reserves had a decent season this year after promotion from Women’s 1 into Capital Premier, but will be back in Women’s 1 this season as a flow on effect of the first team relegation.
The Women’s Competitive Squad Manager role involves providing administrative and organisational support to the respective Coaches to enable them to focus more on coaching. These positions are ideally suited to club members wanting to get involved in supporting the club outside of playing.
For all roles, strong communication skills and organisational skills are essential, as is a positive attitude.
Applicants for roles should get in touch with us at enquiries@vuwafc.com.
We also welcome enquiries from anyone keen to get involved with coaching or other support roles. As one of the largest senior clubs in Wellington, we have plenty of opportunities for people to get involved.
PN Marist FC is opening expressions of interest for the position of Head Coach for their Women's First Side for 2026 and potentially beyond.
The team competes in Women's Central League and competes in the Kate Sheppard Cup and is the highest step of the Women's Pathway at the club.
Please email football@maristsports.com to apply and include your coaching CV and cover letter.
Expressions of Interest close at the end of October.
VUWAFC are seeking expressions of interest for our Women's First Team Coach and Club Development Officer role. Our Women's First team was relegated from the Women’s Central League this season, and we will be looking to rebuild in Capital Premier and rebound to the Central League. 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 Tuesday and Thursday 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 required for this role.
Ideal candidates will be experienced in coaching, preferably in women's football. 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 women's football scene would also be greatly beneficial.
This role also doubles as Club Development Officer for the women'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 Sunday 9 November 2025.