Careers

POSITION:                 National Development Officer

DATE:                          Feb 2012

Position Purpose:

The National Development Officer is overall responsible for the implementation of the NZRL development programmes and working with coaching and development staff within Zones to deliver the NZRL game plan to achieve sustainable growth in the game of Rugby League.

Key Responsibilities: 

Delivery of NZRL Programmes

Review existing programmes and conduct research to identify best practice. Developing best models for the delivery of our game at a district and zone level

• Review, refine and implement NZRL community event strategy in conjunction with relevant NZRL personnel, Zones, Districts and Clubs. This includes the review, development and implementation of all forms of Rugby League: Educational, Youth, Senior, Social and new opportunities to achieve the NZRL strategic objectives.
• Monitor achievement of NZRL Football Calendar objectives and outcomes identified in the NZRL strategic and business plans. 
• Develop programs to be run in schools and other markets in conjunction with relevant NZRL and external staff, while leading and facilitating the delivery of existing programs into zones (leadership through league, backyard league, lightning league, League Tag etc) 
• Responsibility and management of the NZRL  National Secondary Schools competition 

Implement NZRL Football Calendar 

• Responsible for the implementation of the NZRL development programmes in line with the NZRL Football Calendar  
• In line with the NZRL Game Plan, continuously review and evaluate existing programmes and conduct research and benchmarking to identify best practice in the area of game development.
• Implement sustainable best practice processes with the objective of increasing overall participation.  
• Liaise with relevant NZRL personnel to ensure all development programmes are fully integrated with Football, Commercial and Brand strategies .  
• Continuously work with appropriate Zone/District personnel to inform, and maintain national alignment and consistency across all NZRL football and development programmes. 
• Continuous and in depth communication across all Zones and districts to maintain a clear overview of our coaching and development programmes and to remain 'in touch' with our communities. 
• Assist NZRL Executive and Board with other tasks/projects as and when reasonably required, in consultation with the Community & Development Manager and/or CEO. 

Resource Development 

• Develop literature/resources to support NZRL programmes. 
• Develop and produce literature/resources to enhance and support coaching recruitment and retention programmes. 
• Disseminate information relevant to education and assessment processes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilise the NZRL web site to improve accessibility of resources and to enhance education and assessment programmes where appropriate.

Key Relationships 

• Work with NZRL personnel on any initiatives that improve the practices of the NZRL Football Department and enhance NZRL's relationships with key stakeholders. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with key external providers to accreditation programmes. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with education personnel from other codes and countries to ensure NZRL is benchmarked against best practice models. 
• Liaison with District and Regional Rugby League personnel to develop performance management plans and reporting procedures to monitor achievement of goals and objectives identified in the national coaching strategy.  
• Assist the NZRL Executive and Board with other tasks/projects as and when reasonably required, in consultation with the CEO. 

Planning & Reporting 

• Weekly work in progress meetings with relevant NZRL staff as per NZRL's management process. 
• Written monthly reports including Key Performance Indicators established with the Community & Development Manager. 
• Participation in various communications, including NZRL's monthly Newsletter to ensure complete transparency. 

Health & Safety

NZRL is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all its employees, visitors and contractors. Every employee is responsible for ensuring that NZRL health and safety policy requirements are applied in their area of responsibility and that all employees abide by the requirements of the NZRL Health and Safety Programme.

Objectives/KPI's: 

Each year NZRL will set various objectives and key performance indicators (KPI's) in line with its Game Plan. In order to ensure continued focus on these objectives and KPI's the following will be carried out: 

• Annual Goal setting in line with Game Plan leading to creation of a Balanced Scorecard. 
• Monthly / Quarterly reporting against Scorecard. 
• BI - Annual performance reviews with respect to on-going progress against objectives and KPI's.   

Key Competencies: 

• Have a Passion for Rugby League and growing the sport in New Zealand.
• Have an understanding of the sports wider importance to New Zealand communities.
• Excellent written and verbal reporting and presentation skills.
• Experience in programme development and delivery for targeted population groups.
• Computer literacy word, excel, outlook and powerpoint.
• Ability to interact negotiate and lead confidently with groups of participants and stakeholders. 
• Be able to demonstrate innovative thinking and development of concepts.
• Relevant university degree or established competency in the fields of sport development and programme implementation.
• Ability to work independently and as a crucial part of the team

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this roles, please forward your application with a covering letter to careers@nzrl.co.nz or address to 'Careers' c/- PO Box 12 712 Penrose, Auckland.
  
Applications close 5pm, Tuesday, 7 February 2012.