VACANCIES
Here are the latest coaching and football vacancies from within the Capital Football community and New Zealand Football.
If you would like to advertise a vacancy, please email comms@capitalfootball.org.nz
Fixed Term: March 2026 - 31st October 2026 – 25 hours per week.
We are seeking a talented Communication and Content Lead, based out of the Federation’s offices in Petone, Wellington.
Reporting to the Partnerships Manager and collaborating with our Operations and Development Teams, you will be responsible for delivering Capital Football’s Marketing and Communications strategy by developing and maintaining digital content and communication across all Capital Football platforms.
This role leads the development of high-impact, audience-first content and integrated communications, including hands-on content creation and channel management that grows participation, strengthens stakeholder engagement, enhances brand visibility, and positions Capital Football as the trusted kaitiaki (guardian) of football in the Wellington region while remaining modern, relevant, and digitally progressive.
We are looking for someone with:
This is a part time (25 hours per week), fixed-term contract role, which will require you to work with a variety of stakeholders across the region, along with ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Applications close Friday 6th March, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
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
New Zealand Football are looking for a proactive and passionate finance professional to work closely with our Head of Finance (Business Partner) to deliver timely, accurate, and effective financial support. In this hands-on role, you’ll take ownership of monthly reporting, champion continuous improvement across processes and systems, and support the corporate services teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accountability, agility, and a “work hard, play hard” culture are celebrated, this is your opportunity to be part of something special.
See more about the role here
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa (NZPAA) is looking for a willing coach to support their boys’ team throughout the Hutt Valley Futsal College Sport Competition.
The league starts Friday 13th February at Walter Nash Stadium and running for six weeks. Games are expected to take place between 7-9pm.
Advanced qualifications and experience are not required, but a sound understanding of futsal and willingness to organise, motivate and support our team is essential. Connections to local futsal & football clubs in the Hutt Valley would be advantageous, with many of our new students looking for local club opportunities outside of school representation.
This is a great opportunity for a coach looking for experience working with keen young athletes in a futsal environment.
For any enquiries, please contact the Director of Sport & Wellbeing at NZPAA - Zak Brown [z.brown@nzpaa.school.nz]
Brooklyn Northern United is on the lookout for a new Head Coach for our Cap 3 side. We’re after someone who can lead trainings twice a week and take the team on Saturday match days.
We’re looking for a great communicator who can build a strong team culture, create an enjoyable environment, and run engaging, purposeful trainings. If you’re passionate about developing players and bringing a squad together, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your expression of interest to Ryan Stanton at BNUchairman@gmail.com.
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:
Antony Meiklejohn, Men's Director of Football
domf@stopout.org.nz
New Zealand Football are looking for a highly organised, proactive Coach & Referee Development Administrator to support the delivery of advanced coach education, referee development programmes, and the smooth operation of our national learning systems.
This role sits at the heart of theFootball Development team and would be perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on detail, and takes pride in creating seamless experiences for others. You'll support the people who develop our coaches and referees, helping ensure the pathways are high‑quality, connected, and world‑class.
Wellington Marist are seeking Expressions of Interest for the position of Women’s Coach
This is a newly formed team which will be looking to gain promotion.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is confident leading training sessions and matchdays, committed to team performance and ready to take the team to the next level and secure promotion.
Please send any applications through to wellingtonmaristafc@gmail.com