Capital Football is seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the Federation Development Officer – Futsal Lead role from April 2025. Following the announcement that the current incumbent, Libby Trevelyan, will be moving on from Capital Football in April, we are keen to appoint a new person to the position.

Futsal has grown exponentially this past 5 years and continues to go from strength to strength. The ideal applicant will therefore have excellent administration skills, must have the ability to form tremendous relationships, and be well-suited to working within a team.

An understanding of the Futsal landscape in New Zealand will assist, together with a passion for further improving the experience of the game. Futsal continues to be one of the fastest and most well-loved sports in the country, with venues in the Capital Football region regularly being at capacity – meaning the successful candidate must be able to think innovatively and on their feet.

The ability to multi-task, time manage, work under pressure, whilst showing professionalism and upholding the values of Capital Football will be essential.  

Capital Football are a close team, the successful candidate will be required to help in other parts of the business as required.

Read the Job Description Here

If you would like to be considered for the role, please send a covering letter and curriculum vitae to steeve@capitalfootball.org.nz 

Applications close on 5pm, Sunday 2nd February 2025.

VUWAFC are seeking expressions of interest for our Women's First Team Coach and Club Development Officer role. Our Women's First team competes in the Women’s Central League and is looking to build on our foundation to improve and solidify our place in the league.

Team trainings are booked in on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Boyd Wilson Artificial Turf, with home games played at the same facility.

A C-Licence or higher 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 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 Saturday 4 January 2025.

VUWAFC is seeking expressions of interest for the following volunteer roles:

a) Goalkeeping 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.

Goalkeeping Coach: We are looking to increase the level of support for our competitive squad goalkeepers, and are seeking expressions of interest for goalkeeping coaches to run sessions once or twice a week, either with our men’s, women’s or both squads.

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.

VUWAFC are seeking to strengthen our goalkeeping stocks in our men’s competitive squads, following departures from Wellington. In particular, we are looking for players that can compete for spots in Capital Premier and Capital 2.

More generally, we usually have teams across our men’s and women’s programmes looking for goalkeepers, so please feel free to get in touch even if you are looking for something less competitive. Emails to enquiries@vuwafc.com.

Join Wellington Marist AFC, one of the oldest clubs in New Zealand, as we embark on the 2025 season. We’re after coaches for our first and second men’s team, playing in Capital Premier and Capital 4 respectively. 

The coaches we’re after are experienced and enthusiastic. We have a brilliant tight knit community at Marist and we would love you to be involved. 

Please send an expression of interest with a bit about yourself including past experiences to wellingmaristafc@gmail.com to be put up for consideration. We will deliberate and come back to you with a decision as soon as possible. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Stop Out are seeking expressions of interest from passionate, thoughtful and dedicated coaches. We are creating a network of sharing ideas and challenging each other as we seek to continually grow the club. We want someone to be a leader for our players, an advocate for playing our brand of football, and helping youth players transition into men’s football.

This role will see you work closely with the Men’s First Team Coach and the Director of Junior & Youth Football as you seek to continue the great foundations already laid in the reserve team space.

You will be responsible for:

- Session planning & delivery
- Game day coaching
- Player reviews & communication throughout the season

The reserve team will compete in Capital 1 after becoming champions of Capital 2 in 2024.

What we are looking for:
- Well Organised.
- Reliable.
- Flexible.
- Focused.
- An excellent man manager.
​​​​​​​- Experience as a coach (lead or assistant) in men’s/youth football
- C Licence preferrable (or the desire to gain the qualification)

For more information and to apply for the role, please send your credentials to chris.sambrooke@cello.co.nz

Island Bay United is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and inspiring coaches to lead our Senior Reserves Men's team in 2025. This is an opportunity for a motivated coach to work in a supportive club environment alongside our highly experienced Director of Football Stu Jacobs.

Key responsibilities of the Cap Prem Coach will be:

● To lead and manage all aspects of the IBU Reserves team, including training sessions, matchday preparation and tactical strategies

● Foster a positive and supportive team culture and player well-being

● Develop and implement coaching plans that maximise player and team performance

● Work closely with our DoF to develop local player talent and recruit where necessary

● Represent the values and seek to meet the goals of IBU both on and off the pitch

Qualifications and experience:

● Proven ability to motivate and inspire players to play great football

● Strong team leadership, communication and organisational skills

● Proven experience coaching at a competitive level

● Minimum NZF C licence qualification

If this opportunity sounds like you please send your CV to clubpresident@islandbayunited.org by 10th November 2025. Please feel free to email with any questions you may have

At Wellington United we are seeking a Men’s First Team Head Coach to lead the team in Capital 2 for the 2025 season and assist with the continued development of our men’s youth pathway.

Our Vision
At Wellington United we believe in family; we are committed to forming lifelong bonds and memories with our players, our teams and our community through the beautiful game of football.

Purpose of the PositionThe purpose of this position is to lead our Men’s 1st team in a way that supports the Clubs ambition to provide quality development (both sporting and individual) to all involved; including the wider playing base, the staff and our player pathway.

Wellington United AFC considers that the success of the club is measured by the quality of its people. The Men’s First Team Head Coach is a key part of our team, and is vital to continuing the family culture that currently exists within the Men’s First Team.

You will work with the club to deliver the key responsibilities and initiatives as outlined below, and contribute to a successful and sustainable player pathway as a part of our Club goals within our Strategic and Operational Plans.

​Key Responsibilities
Men's First Team Coaching and Leadership
​​​​​​​Oversee and lead the Retention and Recruitment for the Men’s 1st Team.

• Plan and lead 2x weekly training sessions for the Men’s 1st Team.
• Manage all aspects of match days, including tactical preparation, squad selection, and game management.
• Foster a positive, competitive, and inclusive family environment.

Youth Development Pathway

• Identify (or assist with the identification of) promising youth players within the club’s pathway for development opportunities.
• Support youth players’ integration into senior football by ensuring appropriate training and playing experiences (both through Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams).
• Collaborate with other coaches to ensure a streamlined player pathway is developed.

Club Development & Administration

• Contribute to the club’s broader football strategy, including but not limited to, involvement in planning around player pathways.
• Assist with off-field football-related duties as directed by the committee.
• Promote and encourage attendance at club events and functions; which helps to develop both team and club culture.

Experience

• Previous Coaching experience at a similar or higher level.
• B or C Licence is preferable (or working towards).
• Strong Leadership, Communication and Management Skills.

Remuneration will be discussed based on skills and experience.​Please send applications (cover letter and your CV) and expressions of interest to Club Chair Dave Webster on wellingtonunitedmedia@gmail.com

FC TWENTY 11 (Christchurch, New Zealand) are seeking a new Director of Football. Are you passionate about developing coaches and taking our talent development teams to the next level? Are you minimum NZF B Licensed qualified? This role will see you working closely with the Club’s management, members, and our target communities to envisage the future, and then draw from the resources available to attain high quality footballing outcomes. 

Apply now via SEEK: https://bit.ly/3UH9EKa or email Admin@FCTwenty11.co.nz for more information.

We are looking for a coach to lead our Men’s First Team at Naenae Football Club for 2025.

Our First Team will be playing in Capital 2/3 next season, and are looking for a head coach to lead and develop our squad. Remuneration will be be discussed based on experience.

All applications/ enquires to Shaun Gillespie on 📧shaun@nsc.nz

In 2025 the club will be playing central league for the first time. We are extremely excited for this and cannot wait to see what the team can do. This is the highest level of football you can play at the club and in the region. There are teams from Wellington, Napier, New Plymouth and Palmerston North.  However a good club is strong from the bottom up and we are wanting to establish more aspirational and social teams so we become more of a club for all. Whether that's under Massey, North End, Red Sox or Palmerston North United we are eager to improve on this. 

If any of these teams interest you or you want to know more fill the form out and follow our Facebook page. We have some exciting stuff planned for 2025 and we want you to be part of it. 

Rongotai College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Coach for our 1st XI.

The successful applicant will work as part of a team wanting to develop and grow football at our school. The coach will be focused on both results and player development and improvement.

The position requires a significant time commitment and a willingness to work within the ethos of Rongotai College.

The initial appointment will be for 1 year with an option of further years following annual review.

For more information, please email the Director of Sport (see below).

Applications can be made by sending a letter of application and a coaching CV via email to the Director of Sport (sport@rongotai.school.nz) by 13 December 2024.