Vacancies

National U18 Team Head Coach/Manager

Baseball New Zealand is seeking a suitably experienced and passionate Head Coach for the NZ U18 Team and program.

Our national teams and their development programs have undergone a developmental change to provide and deliver a focus on long-term athlete development (LTAD) and player-centred development processes. By fostering good athletes and individuals, we believe successful performances on the field will naturally follow.

Position Requirements:

We are looking for a Head Coach with:

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Extensive baseball knowledge
  • Baseball coaching experience
  • Ability to process information quickly and sound decision-making skills
  • Sound understanding of modern coaching philosophies and an athlete-centred approach
  • Ability to connect with players and staff
  • Motivated and uses initiative to get the job done

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Application Process:

Applications close Friday 31st May 2024. The interview process will follow shortly thereafter. If you wish to apply for this role, please email your baseball coaching CV and a cover letter to connar@baseballnewzealand.co.nz.


Game Development & Operations Administrator

Do you have a passion for sport and developing communities?  Bring your experience in game development and developing club capability and make an impact in the community.

Baseball New Zealand is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Game Development & Operations Coordinator to work in a community-focused role, supporting the growth of baseball across NZ  In achieving this, the Game Development & Operations Coordinator is pivotal to, supporting the development of the game and capability , promoting and facilitating great baseball experiences across the game.  As an integral member of the Baseball NZ team, you will provide operational support, working closely with our baseball communities, baseball clubs, and regional associations nationwide

Baseball experience is not a necessity, if you have experience and knowledge in the sports sector your transferrable skills can be applied to baseball here in NZ.  We are seeking an individual who has; excellent communication skills, is a highly motivated self-starter, applies a professional approach, a love of all things sport, and has the right balance of experience in developing sporting communities at the club and regional level, sport development and capability plus sporting operations.  This role will join our Baseball NZ team in a part-time capacity and work closely both internally and with our Regional Associations and Clubs throughout NZ.

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Applications CLOSE  - 5pm, Monday 10th June 2024 (NZ Time)

National Tournaments & Events Coordinator

Bring your passion, energy and outstanding tournament and event management skills and experience to baseball!

Baseball New Zealand is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Tournament & Event Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of all National Baseball Tournaments and Events, creating exceptional experiences and supporting the growth of baseball across NZ.

Baseball experience is not a necessity, if you have experience and knowledge in the sports and/or events sector ideally in tournament and event management and delivery, then your transferrable skills can be applied to the baseball landscape. 

The National Tournament & Event Coordinator role will join our Baseball NZ team in a part-time capacity and work closely internally as well as alongside our baseball clubs and regional associations in delivering these tournaments and events throughout NZ.  Baseball NZ is seeking an experienced, high-energy, highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who has; excellent communication skills, the ability to deliver quality experiences, applies a professional approach, and a love of all things sport. 

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Applications Close 5pm, Monday 10th June 2024 (NZ Time)

General Baseball Volunteers

Baseball New Zealand is always on the lookout for volunteers to assist in running the game.

Dedicated, friendly volunteers are the cornerstone of all great sports and baseball is no different. We’re looking for volunteers with a wide variety of skills and experience to shape our operations for athletes, officials and fans. Our goal is to create a volunteer-centric program that encompasses capable, committed and connected volunteers, who have a passion for helping young athletes achieve their goals.

Baseball New Zealand requires assistance in all facets of the game, umpires, scorers, tournament officials, administrators, sponsorship specialists and anyone who just wants to be part of the team working to make baseball the most popular summer sport in New Zealand.

To indicate your availability or to seek further information, please email info@baseballnewzealand.co.nz