Northern Districts Cricket Association (ND) seeks an engaged and energetic ‘Development Officer’ to lead implementation of the ND strategy and operation. Based in the Waikato, the ideal candidate will be passionate to grow cricket and strengthen participation capability for schools and clubs. A key priority will be to increase tamariki and rangatahi participation through the delivery of great cricketing experiences via our SuperSmash programmes, as well as increase club capability (via volunteer support) and coach development.

ND is an inclusive and flexible employer which is focused to develop great people and grow professional skillsets. ND offers a number of benefits to all employees including an all-staff Wellbeing Week (an additional week of paid leave where the entire organisation downs tools), two additional Wellbeing days per year and two Volunteer leave days per year, a day off for your birthday and two complimentary tickets to all cricket matches at our home venues.

ND takes great pride in the vision “Connecting People, Creating Memories” which is supported by three core values; ‘Stronger Together’, ‘Build on Our Foundations’ and ‘Play Our Way’. With three international venues across the region (Cobham Oval, Seddon Park and Bay Oval), the staffing team is based across various locations including Seddon Park in Hamilton, Whangarei, Papakura, Tauranga and Gisborne, as well as remotely. Our flagship teams are the Northern Districts, Northern Brave and Northern Māori, with the regional ‘heartbeat’ through our community game and 14,000 participants.

For further information a Job Description can be found below. All applications should include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to be submitted to [email protected].

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note that the position may be filled at any time, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please note that the successful candidate must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, hold a full driver licence and consent to a police vet.