Vacancies

This vacancy listing service is provided free by Basketball New Zealand for the basketball sector in New Zealand. Email the following information (preferably in Microsoft Word format) to bbnz@nz.basketball:

• job title, and organisation name
• job reference number (if applicable)
• description of the job and your requirements (no more than 300 words)
• closing date (essential)
• your website address (if applicable)
• your contact email, telephone number and/or postal address
• instructions on how an applicant should apply and where to send or email their application
• a job description if possible (this can be in PDF format)

The Sal’s NBL, G.J. Gardner Homes Tauihi, and Sky Broadband Rapid League basketball competitions feature New Zealand’s top basketball talent alongside international stars. With growing attendances and over 350 games broadcast on Sky and through global partners including ESPN, we’re looking for a creative visionary to elevate our content and digital presence.

The League office plays a key role in producing much of its own content and operates several thriving social media platforms. We work closely with 16 professional men’s and women’s teams across New Zealand, striving to be the most entertaining, innovative, and sustainable pro leagues in New Zealand sport.

As we continue to grow, a sport recently ranked by Nielsen Sport as the world’s second most popular with 3.3 billion fans, we’re ready to take the next exciting step that includes expansion into international markets. We aim to increase delivery of engaging content to a rapidly growing fanbase.

We’re known for our innovative approach, with several world-leading initiatives. We love creativity and bold ideas. You’ll join an experienced team of New Zealand’s best sports administrators, offering a great opportunity to learn, excel, and contribute. Teamwork is key here, and we support each other every step of the way.

Drive the social media strategy for the top professional basketball leagues in New Zealand while reporting to the Leagues Media, Fans and Brand Manager. Put your stamp on creative and processes to a global audience while focusing on growth, locally and beyond.

We are an entertainment business and we’re looking for a creative and content star to help us entertain. Yes, there will be weekend and after-hours work—this is a fast-paced sports business. While we have busy peak times, we also value opportunities to pause and recharge. Your health and wellbeing matter to us.

About You
You are ambitious, creative, and always looking to learn. You balance innovation with structured thinking, and you are keen to embrace, learn and understand the business side of entertainment. You excel at social media management and content creation, particularly video and visual, and you’re excited about building engagement with our thriving basketball audience-especially those under 35 – while putting your mark on the brands. A love of basketball and sport is a plus but a passion for entertainment is essential.

Key qualities and experience we’re looking for:
• A team player committed to working within a great group of professionals who are focused on Revenue-Fans-Brand.
• An understanding that our work hours are flexible, but when games are on, we’re on.
• A work ethic that keeps pace in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Expertise in social media platforms, including creating engaging social posts, reporting, analysis, while staying on top of trends.
• Proven ability to create visually compelling content, especially video and graphics, tailored for social media.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (or similar tools) for creating high-quality visuals and social media content.
• A feel for what engages the under-35 basketball audience and sports fans in general.
• Experience with WordPress and basic website management is desirable but can be taught.

In Your Application:
• Include your salary expectations.
• Share examples of your best creative work, especially social posts and visual content—show us what makes you stand out!
• Tell us why you’re the content and creative star we’re looking for.

What You Can Expect From Us:
• A flexible work environment with plenty of autonomy.
• The chance to be innovative.
• Opportunities to multi-skill and learn from high-level innovative sports administrators.
• Team support and collaboration where your skill sets will be embraced, and you will be empowered to thrive.
• Travel opportunities within New Zealand.
• The best seats at games.
• Fun—our team is filled with positive, motivated people.

Next Steps:
We’re excited to hear from you! Apply via Seek by 5 pm (NZT), Friday, 10 October 2025.
Here is a copy of the Job Description Leagues Creative Content Coordinator JD