ND Cricket: Development Manager – Bays

Northern Districts Cricket Association (ND) seeks an organised and enthusiastic people person that is passionate about growing grassroots cricket across all communities. The ideal candidate will enjoy being part of a progressive and aspiring organisation in alignment with the vision “to be a game for all”. They will be responsible to lead the implementation of the ND strategy and operation across the Bays region – this stretches from the Bay of Plenty, down to Taupō and all the way across to Poverty Bay. The role will aspire to grow participants in schools, colleges and clubs including leading great experiences through the SuperSmash regional programmes. Leading and managing key local stakeholder relationships and a team of local Development Officers and casual Activators, the successful candidate will be a key contributor within the ND community team and wider organisational culture.

ND is an inclusive and flexible employer which is focused on developing and attracting great people. 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.

This role is based at the Adams Centre in Mount Maunganui and the remuneration package includes salary + vehicle + fuel card + laptop + phone allowance.

ND takes great pride in our purpose of “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), our team is based across various locations including Hamilton, Whangarei, Papakura, Gisborne, as well as remotely. Our flagship teams are the Northern Districts, Northern Brave and Northern Māori, with the regional ‘heartbeat’ through our grassroot game and participants.

For further information a Job Description can be requested from careers@ndca.co.nz. All applications should include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to be submitted to careers@ndca.co.nz.

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. The position may be filled at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. Due to the high number of applications we typically receive, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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.