Lead one of New Zealand's most successful Olympic programmes and help shape the future of kayaking excellence in Aotearoa.
Lead one of New Zealand's most successful Olympic programmes and help shape the future of kayaking excellence in Aotearoa.
About Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ)
Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) is the national sporting organisation responsible for the promotion, advancement, and management of the kayaking and canoeing disciplines of Sprint, Marathon, and Ocean Ski in New Zealand. We're proud of our rich Olympic history and our commitment to developing athletes, coaches, and systems that sustain world-class performance.
The Opportunity
The High-Performance Director (HPD) plays a pivotal role in driving CRNZ's high-performance strategy and leading the people, systems, and culture that deliver podium success on the world stage. This is a leadership role that combines strategic direction, programme management, and people leadership, guiding athletes, coaches, and performance staff across the national programme and performance pathway.
You'll lead a talented team and collaborate closely with key partners including High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ), New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ), and international federations to ensure CRNZ remains one of New Zealand's most respected and innovative high-performance environments.
About You
You'll be an experienced and people-focused leader with a proven record in high performance sport, either as an athlete, programme leader, coach, or senior manager within a performance environment.
You will bring: