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ABOUT NETBALL NEW ZEALAND:
Netball New Zealand (NNZ) is the national body responsible for leading, growing and sustaining one of Aotearoa's most loved sports, with over 150,000 registered members and more than 300,000 participants nationwide. From grassroots through to the Silver Ferns, NNZ plays a pivotal role in developing talent, strengthening performance pathways and supporting success on the international stage.
 
Netball New Zealand is entering an important phase, with an opportunity to strengthen its performance system and build a sustainable platform for ongoing international success.
 
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Leadership Team, the General Manager - Performance will provide strategic leadership and oversight of NNZ's national performance system, from emerging talent pathways through to the Silver Ferns.
 
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for: 

• Development and delivery of NNZ's National Performance and Pathway Plans.
• Strengthening alignment across national pathways and the elite domestic competitions supporting the delivery of a world-class Silver Ferns programme.
• Leading and developing a high-performing, multidisciplinary performance team.
• Driving excellence in player, coach and officiating development.
• Building strong relationships with HPSNZ, NZNPA and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective performance planning, resource allocation and operational delivery.

 
ABOUT YOU:
We are seeking an experienced high-performing leader with the strategic vision, technical expertise and leadership capability to drive sustained performance success, both at home and on the international stage.
 
You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within a world-class performance environment, ideally in netball or another team sport.
• Strong understanding of performance systems, athlete development and pathways.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and inspiring high-performance across programmes and people.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic planning, financial management and operational capabilities.
• A collaborative and values-led leadership style.
• Commitment to creating, fostering and inspiring a high performing culture and continuous improvement.

 
WHY JOIN NETBALL NEW ZEALAND?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of performance netball in New Zealand, influencing the development of the next generation of players, coaches and officials while supporting the Silver Ferns' ongoing pursuit of international excellence.
 
APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Friday 27 November 2026
 

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