ROLE SUMMARY The Ford Football Ferns Head Coach is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, management and ultimate success of the Ford Football Ferns program. In addition, you will ensure technical alignment within the elite player pathway ensuring player depth is being built to sustain the Ford Football Ferns program into the future.
You will oversee all coaching of the Ford Football Ferns including managing all aspects of training and competition programs, technical and tactical strategies and strategic direction, leading selection and maintaining a player depth chart for the Ford Football Ferns. You will provide high quality training and competition opportunities, including effective high-performance coaching, integrating international trends and innovations into the daily training environment and national team’s camps and tours where appropriate.
Leading the development and on-going evolution of a Ford Football Ferns team culture that is performance focused, supportive, professional and represents the teams uniquely New Zealand identity will be an important component of this position.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: - International Head Coach experience at FIFA and/or Olympic events is preferable.
- Knowledge / understanding of international coaching and player development trends.
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in the use of technical analysis in setting team strategy and improving team performance.
- Strong time management and organisation skills with the ability to communicate strategies, inspire and ensure ‘buy in’ from a diverse range of stakeholders across all levels of the game.
- Proven ability to promote the brand and profile of football in New Zealand in the media and through contribution at football functions and other events.
- Knowledge of NZ Football and the Ford Football Ferns environment will be well regarded.
- Minimum Confederation A Coaching Licence or equivalent is essential.
This is an incredible opportunity to lead The Ford Football Ferns during the qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. ABOUT NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL Football is the global game and Football in New Zealand is the biggest game in the country, providing experiences and opportunities for all – male and female, young and not so young, talented athletes and community level players. New Zealand Football’s purpose is to enrich lives and connect people through positive experiences to build strong communities, and the staff are passionate and talented people who are committed to living the core Values: Enjoyment, Respect, Collaboration, Inclusive and Ambition. New Zealand Football aim to make football the most inclusive sport in Aotearoa New Zealand.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Friday 28th March 2025