We are looking for a coach to lead our Men’s First Team at Naenae Football Club for 2025.

Our First Team will be playing in Capital 2/3 next season, and are looking for a head coach to lead and develop our squad. Remuneration will be be discussed based on experience.

All applications/ enquires to Shaun Gillespie on 📧shaun@nsc.nz

Island Bay United is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and inspiring coaches to lead our Senior Reserves Men's team in 2025. This is an opportunity for a motivated coach to work in a supportive club environment alongside our highly experienced Director of Football Stu Jacobs.

Key responsibilities of the Cap Prem Coach will be:

● To lead and manage all aspects of the IBU Reserves team, including training sessions, matchday preparation and tactical strategies

● Foster a positive and supportive team culture and player well-being

● Develop and implement coaching plans that maximise player and team performance

● Work closely with our DoF to develop local player talent and recruit where necessary

● Represent the values and seek to meet the goals of IBU both on and off the pitch

Qualifications and experience:

● Proven ability to motivate and inspire players to play great football

● Strong team leadership, communication and organisational skills

● Proven experience coaching at a competitive level

● Minimum NZF C licence qualification

If this opportunity sounds like you please send your CV to clubpresident@islandbayunited.org by 10th November 2025. Please feel free to email with any questions you may have

At Wellington United we are seeking a Men’s First Team Head Coach to lead the team in Capital 2 for the 2025 season and assist with the continued development of our men’s youth pathway.

Our Vision
At Wellington United we believe in family; we are committed to forming lifelong bonds and memories with our players, our teams and our community through the beautiful game of football.

Purpose of the PositionThe purpose of this position is to lead our Men’s 1st team in a way that supports the Clubs ambition to provide quality development (both sporting and individual) to all involved; including the wider playing base, the staff and our player pathway.

Wellington United AFC considers that the success of the club is measured by the quality of its people. The Men’s First Team Head Coach is a key part of our team, and is vital to continuing the family culture that currently exists within the Men’s First Team.

You will work with the club to deliver the key responsibilities and initiatives as outlined below, and contribute to a successful and sustainable player pathway as a part of our Club goals within our Strategic and Operational Plans.

​Key Responsibilities
Men's First Team Coaching and Leadership
​​​​​​​Oversee and lead the Retention and Recruitment for the Men’s 1st Team.

• Plan and lead 2x weekly training sessions for the Men’s 1st Team.
• Manage all aspects of match days, including tactical preparation, squad selection, and game management.
• Foster a positive, competitive, and inclusive family environment.

Youth Development Pathway

• Identify (or assist with the identification of) promising youth players within the club’s pathway for development opportunities.
• Support youth players’ integration into senior football by ensuring appropriate training and playing experiences (both through Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams).
• Collaborate with other coaches to ensure a streamlined player pathway is developed.

Club Development & Administration

• Contribute to the club’s broader football strategy, including but not limited to, involvement in planning around player pathways.
• Assist with off-field football-related duties as directed by the committee.
• Promote and encourage attendance at club events and functions; which helps to develop both team and club culture.

Experience

• Previous Coaching experience at a similar or higher level.
• B or C Licence is preferable (or working towards).
• Strong Leadership, Communication and Management Skills.

Remuneration will be discussed based on skills and experience.​Please send applications (cover letter and your CV) and expressions of interest to Club Chair Dave Webster on wellingtonunitedmedia@gmail.com

Please complete the details at the form linked via the button below and we'll be in touch.

Note, you can register your interest for more than one role - and there may be an opportunity to combine roles for the right applicant(s).

These are a mix of paid and volunteer positions.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION OF INTEREST - FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2024

In 2025 the club will be playing central league for the first time. We are extremely excited for this and cannot wait to see what the team can do. This is the highest level of football you can play at the club and in the region. There are teams from Wellington, Napier, New Plymouth and Palmerston North.  However a good club is strong from the bottom up and we are wanting to establish more aspirational and social teams so we become more of a club for all. Whether that's under Massey, North End, Red Sox or Palmerston North United we are eager to improve on this. 

If any of these teams interest you or you want to know more fill the form out and follow our Facebook page. We have some exciting stuff planned for 2025 and we want you to be part of it. 

FC TWENTY 11 (Christchurch, New Zealand) are seeking a new Director of Football. Are you passionate about developing coaches and taking our talent development teams to the next level? Are you minimum NZF B Licensed qualified? This role will see you working closely with the Club’s management, members, and our target communities to envisage the future, and then draw from the resources available to attain high quality footballing outcomes. 

Apply now via SEEK: https://bit.ly/3UH9EKa or email Admin@FCTwenty11.co.nz for more information.