Vacancy: Rugby Manager - Junior Rugby

A great opportunity has arisen to join North Harbour Rugby in the role of Rugby Manager Junior Rugby . North Harbour ...

A great opportunity has arisen to join North Harbour Rugby in the role of Rugby Manager – Junior Rugby. North Harbour Rugby was formed in 1985 and encompasses a geographical area that includes 12 rugby clubs and 18 secondary schools within the North Harbour region.

Harbour Rugby is proud of its Purpose, “Improve Lives, Through Rugby”. The Union also aspires to achieve the following Vision - Growing People, Connected Community, Harbour Rugby: A Community Driven Provincial Union.

This purpose and vision is supported by the Harbour Way:

Be A TEAM “Be proud of who we represent and put the team first”
Be CONNECTED “Connect together and with our Community”
Be ABOUT PEOPLE "Value our people and help others reach their goal
Be THE EXAMPLE “Lead with Integrity and do what we say we are going to do”

The Junior Rugby Manager is responsible for:

Increasing engagement and participation in Junior Rugby across the North Harbour region, focusing on creating positive experiences for junior players within clubs and schools. This role involves developing rugby environments, organising school festivals, and supporting Junior Clubs to foster growth and excitement around the sport.

The Rugby Manager oversees the delivery of Small Blacks education for Junior coaches and supports their development through other Game Development/Coach Development opportunities

To be considered for this role the person must be a leader to drive the Harbour Way in our community. We welcome candidates from a wide range of experiences and other sporting codes. However, the person must exhibit a passion and desire to connect with our community game.

Join Harbour Rugby and be part of an inclusive, close-knit team where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our supportive work environment and strong, positive culture, making Harbour Rugby a fantastic place to grow and thrive.

Rugby Manager – Junior – POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION	‘Rugby Manager – Junior’ at North Harbour Rugby Union (“NHRU”)
REPORTS TO (TITLE)	Head of Rugby Engagement and Participation
DIRECT REPORTS	As per NHRU organisational chart
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH	Union staff; NZRU staff; The Blues; other Provincial Unions; NPC management team; Clubs; schools; other stakeholders.
SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Rugby Manager - Junior is responsible for: Increasing engagement and participation in Junior Rugby across the North Harbour region, focusing on creating positive experiences for junior players within clubs and schools. This role involves developing rugby environments, organising school festivals, and supporting Junior Clubs to foster growth and excitement around the sport. The Rugby Manager oversees the delivery of Small Blacks education for Junior coaches and supports their development through other Game Development/Coach Development opportunities
VALUES
Lives the HarbOUR Way	We value our people We are passionate and love rugby We celebrate our success We work hard and have fun
Personal Standards	Customer and relationship focus; Deliver what s/he promises; delivers on targets and within agreed timeframes; Drives a culture of continuous improvement, sets high standards for self and others; Ethical; trustworthy; respected; high levels of personal integrity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Junior Rugby Engagement & Participation	Develop and enhance Rugby environments to support the growth of Junior Rugby in the region, with a focus on Junior Clubs. Organise and deliver Primary and Intermediate Schools Festivals to encourage participation and excitement around the sport.
Relationship and Stakeholder Management	Work cross functionally with other organisations to ensure Harbour Rugby is well respected Work closely and collaborate with key intermediaries i.e. that support Junior Rugby
Game Development	Oversee the delivery of Small Blacks education for Junior coaches to ensure high-quality coaching standards. Support Junior coaches in their development through other Game Development/Coach Development opportunities
Administration and Operational Management	Assist with Community programmes as required- which would include various community tournaments Preparation of planning and reporting documentation as required. Excellent standards of written and verbal communication. Operate within budget at all times.
COMPOTENCIES
Passion for Rugby and a strong commitment to developing Junior Rugby. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong facilitation and presentation skills Experience in working with junior sports programs or similar roles. Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Strong organisational and event management skills.