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- National Development Manager
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OUR VISION – Hoops in the heart of every community
OUR MISSION – We exist to inspire you to live & love this game as much as we do
About us:
Basketball in Aotearoa has experienced strong growth during the last decade with more people playing, coaching, officiating, watching, and becoming fans. Basketball New Zealand is the national body for the sport of basketball in Aotearoa. Our role is to develop, grow and promote basketball and participants of the game.
The Role:
The purpose of this role is to lead the development of people across the basketball system by designing, delivering and continuously improving national pathways, programmes and services for coaches, officials, and female leadership development.
This role supports basketball organisations at all levels including associations, domestic leagues and national programmes by building capable people, strong development environments and aligned pathways from community to performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and continuously improving development pathways and programmes for coaches, officials, referees and development staff.
- Leading the provision of high quality development environments and learning experiences from entry level through to performance.
- Leading, enabling and supporting our passionate people development team.
- Working directly with our member Associations to understand local needs, identify national priorities and develop collaborative solutions
As the successful candidate, you will have:
- Proven experience leading coach, official, workforce or leadership development.
- Knowledge of volunteer development, coaching, officiating or leadership development.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement learning frameworks and pathways.
- Strong stakeholder relationship management and communication skills.
What BBNZ offers:
- An exciting, dynamic, and challenging work environment
- Professional development and exposure to the sport and recreation sector
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to make an impact with the fastest growing major sport in NZ
We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Do you have what it takes to lead this growing community?
We are looking for a leader who is:
- Passionate about people, communities, and sport
- Able to think strategically, plan and deliver on the desired outcomes
- Capable of leading complex projects from start to finish
- Keen to build strong relationships with diverse groups
- Committed to outstanding customer focus
This is a full-time, permanent employment opportunity that requires flexibility and a willingness to travel. The location preference is Wellington, but we are open to alternative bases for the right candidate.
National Development Manager JD
All applications must be received online via Seek and will be acknowledged by email. Your application must include a cover letter and your CV. Your cover letter should outline why you believe you are the right person for this role and can be addressed to Brad Edwards. GM, Community.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 1 May 2026.
No recruitment agencies please.
- Commercial Projects Coordinator
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OUR VISION – Hoops in the heart of every community
OUR MISSION – We exist to inspire you to live & love this game as much as we do
About us:
Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) is the national sports organisation for one of Aotearoa’s fastest‑growing sports, leading programmes that create real impact in schools, parks and communities across the country among many other initiatives.
The Role:
To support the delivery of several high‑profile commercial partnerships in 2026-27, we’re looking for a Commercial Projects Coordinator to join our Commercial team on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis (Auckland or Wellington based).
The role will report to the BBNZ Commercial Partnerships Manager.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role where you’ll take the lead on coordinating and delivering nationally significant commercial partnerships with our community team for major brands including BNZ, 2degrees and Chemist Warehouse. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll be responsible for turning well‑defined plans into action – managing timelines, budgets, reporting and on‑the‑ground delivery to a high standard.
If you enjoy organising people and details, making things happen, and working on projects that have a genuine social impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience in national partnerships and large‑scale programme delivery.
This role offers exposure to complex stakeholder environments, nationally recognised brands, and the chance to help deliver commercial partnerships that positively impact communities across Aotearoa.
Your responsibilities include:
This is a delivery‑focused, implementation role designed to support several key partnerships over the next 12 months. Leading the day‑to‑day delivery of community‑based commercial partnerships (specifically the BNZ, 2degrees and Chemist Warehouse agreements).
This role will be:
- Managing project plans, timelines, budgets and milestones across multiple workstreams
- Coordinating closely with Community, Events, Marketing and Communications and Finance to deliver agreed outcomes
- Supporting partner reporting, KPI tracking and post‑programme reviews
- Providing additional project, admin and delivery support to the Commercial team where require
As the successful candidate, you:
- Have 1-3 years’ experience in project coordination, marketing, partnerships, events or operations
- Enjoy seeing projects through from planning to delivery
- Are organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams
- Like working with a wide range of stakeholders and building strong relationships
- Are motivated by community impact and have an interest in sport.
What BBNZ offers:
- An exciting, dynamic, and challenging work environment
- Professional development and exposure to the sport and recreation sector
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to make an impact with the fastest growing major sport in NZ
We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Do you have what it takes to be BBNZ’s new Commercial Projects Coordinator?
This is a 12-month fixed term employment opportunity, based ideally in either Wellington or Auckland.
All applications must be received online via seek and will be acknowledged by email.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 26 April 2026.
No recruitment agencies please.
