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ABOUT TENNIS NZ

Tennis New Zealand is the national body for tennis in New Zealand and is responsible for the administration and management of tennis in New Zealand. More than 300,000 people play tennis in New Zealand, making it one of the country's most popular participation sports. Tennis New Zealand staff deliver a range of national and international tennis events, including involvement with the ASB Classic each year.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Working within the Sport Development team and overseeing the Regional Coach Development Leads (to be appointed), The Coach Development Manager is responsible for the implementation, and ongoing delivery of the national strategic initiatives in the areas of coach development and coach engagement.

Responsible for ensuring quality coaches are serving the needs of participants and athletes at all levels, the position will lead management and support of the delivery of all short courses, qualifications, workshops, conferences, and extension opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership, Strategic Direction and Partnerships

• Working with the Regional Coach Development Leads (to be appointed) and wider Coach Developer network, implement the national coach development framework.

• Develop and grow the Capability and Capacity of the coach developer network across the country

•  Deliver an annual coach survey to understand trends and needs of coaching and coaches within Tennis in NZ

• Build and foster key relationships with Tennis Australia, Sport NZ, ITF Coach Development Team.

• Work closely with the National Sport Development Manager and wider sport development team on strategic priorities.

• Manage the annual Coach Development Budget to ensure accurate and up-to-date financials are kept.
  
  
  Coach Development

• Plan and publish annual course and delivery calendar in alignment with the Regional Coach Development leads and Coach Developer network.

• Plan, resource and deliver/facilitate the national Club Professional course as and when required.

• Plan, organize, and if required deliver/facilitate coach education courses (Coach Assistant and Development Coaching Courses) in all areas not covered by Regional Coach Development leads/Coach Developer Network.

• Recruit and develop a national network of coach developers/coach development leads (including annual training and PD sessions)

• Manage the Recognition of Current Competence scheme (in partnership with Tennis Australia)
  
  
  Administration and Follow-Up:

• Ensure all administrative tasks related to coach education courses, including registrations, communications, and record-keeping via national database and online register are current and completed.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all coaches who have completed courses via national database and online register.

• Create regular coaching updates and create content for Coach newsletters.

• Create resources, templates and education opportunities for clubs and coaches to improve the coach/club relationship.

•  Collate and present relevant or requested reports on coaching statistics, trends and initiatives.
  
  
  Facilitate Coach Connections:

• Organize and lead regular meetings, workshops, and networking events for coaches

• Act as a point of contact for coaches, coach developers and Regional Coach Development leads seeking advice or support.

• Plan, resource and deliver the National Coaching Conference.
  Support Coach Recruitment, Retention, and Development
  
  
  Support Coach Recruitment, Retention, and Development

• Assist coaching businesses and organizations in recruiting new coaching assistants.

• Develop and implement strategies to retain coaches and coaching assistants.

• Provide ongoing development opportunities and mentorship for coaching assistants.
  
  
  SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
  
  •        Experience in developing coaches and delivering education for coaches.

  •        Experience in team leadership

  •        Confidence in public speaking and presentation delivery

  •        Sound IT knowledge and experience including multimedia and Microsoft office programmes.

  •        Experience in working with diverse stakeholders and coaches of all levels.

  •        Extensive sports coaching experience

  •        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  •        Ability to collect key coaching data, interpret results and compile reports.
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Essential:

• Minimum five years Coach Developer experience in a regional or national role for another sport/sporting organization

• Minimum 5 years Coaching experience.

• Full Drivers License.

• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
   
  Preferred:

• Tennis Coaching experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
  
  
  For further enquiries about this role please email [email protected]
  
  Closing Date is 5pm on Thursday 9th October 2024

About the role
We’re looking for an organised and motivated Tournament & Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of Tennis New Zealand’s national tournaments, competitions, and events — including Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, ITF World Tennis Tour events, and key national championships. You’ll work closely with regions, associations, affiliates, and the International Tennis Federation to ensure high-quality events that inspire players and engage communities.

Tennis New Zealand is the national body for tennis in New Zealand and is responsible for the administration, management and growth of tennis in New Zealand. Delivery of dynamic, engaging events is a cornerstone of this work.

Main Responsibilities:
National Events

• Coordinate each tournament’s key elements to ensure a successful and competitive event, including:
• Produce necessary communications, including Fact Sheets, Acceptance Lists, website updates and results details.
• Work with host venues on event delivery contracts, logistics and operations
• Work with tournament delivery staff to ensure the best delivery models
• Liaise with officials, coaches, players and tournament staff
• Develop and manage annual event budgets
• Work to maximise the event experience for players and other stakeholders and broaden the scope of each event

Davis and Billie Jean King Cup

• Coordinate the delivery of home ties including venue set-up, logistics and tie operations
• Work with the key staff on venue selection and event delivery strategy, to maximise the event value to Tennis NZ and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with appropriate persons at the ITF on event delivery
• Develop and manage event budgets

ITF World Tennis Tour

• Coordinate the delivery of home World Tennis Tour Professional events - including venue set-up, logistics and operations.
• Co-ordinate event venue selection and calendar for ITF World Tennis Tour junior events.
• Work with the High Performance Director, Commercial Manager and other key staff on date and venue selection and event delivery strategy, to maximise the event value to Tennis NZ and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage event budgets
• Liaise with appropriate persons at the ITF and/or appointed Officials on event delivery

Enable

• Work with Tennis Regions, Associations and venues to ensure the best quality events are delivered.
• Grow the networks of local tournament deliverers and officials (volunteer and professional).

Administer

• Maintain and implement Tennis NZ’s Tournament Sanction process , outlining best practice for each event.
• Work with Tennis Regions, Associations and clubs to coordinate a National calendar for all tournaments

Partnerships

• Provide support and direction to Associations and Regions on all tournament matters, including related training and support
• Service and strengthen key relationships within the wider Tennis NZ team
• Build strong partnerships with, and provide assistance to Tennis NZ Affiliates, Regions and Associations

Officials

• Support ongoing development of an Officials Development Pathway to support and grow the officials network from volunteer helpers to ITF qualified officials.

What we’re looking for
Required:

• Proven experience in event management (minimum 3 years in sports events or similar).
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Skilled communicator and relationship-builder.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering projects on time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong written and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel within NZ and work flexible hours when required.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and legal right to work in NZ.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of tennis structures in NZ and internationally.
• Experience with tournament software.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in sport, business, or event management.

Personal attributes:

• Passion for sport.
• Attention to detail with a positive, solutions-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

For a full job description please email [email protected]

How to apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Background

Tennis New Zealand (TNZ) is the National Sport Organisation for tennis, leading development of programmes and opportunities to enable, encourage and enhance participation in tennis in New Zealand, and performance on the international stage. Tennis NZ is a dynamic organisation with a change agenda to ensure our sport is accessible and thriving.  We have a particular focus on modernising tennis through digital platforms and increasing support for clubs through a more closely integrated tennis system.

The TNZ Board is made up of eight Directors, four elected and four appointed. Board terms are for three-years. In 2025, Tennis NZ has one general appointed position open by rotation, a separate Māori appointed role, plus one elected role.  In total, three roles are open by rotation in 2025. Across the three roles, two incumbents intend to re-stand and the female Chairperson is retiring. One elected role will be decided at the TNZ AGM on 22^nd November and after that, the TNZ Board Appointment Panel will determine the two appointed roles.

Ideal Applicant Profile

We are seeking an individual who can provide collaborative and focused governance for the sport of tennis in New Zealand based on a genuine interest in or connection with the sport. You will demonstrate an orientation towards strategic and future focused thinking. You will be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholder inputs to help Tennis NZ consider strategic issues and prioritise resources.

Across the three roles open by rotation, the following skills have priority for recruitment:

• IT and Digital expertise to support the digitisation of tennis
• Well rounded legal skills
• Expertise relevant to the governance of large-scale change programmes

Other skill areas of interest include Commercial Sponsorships and Fundraising and High-Performance Sport. A future successor for the Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk is a further consideration.

TNZ Commitment to Diversity

We support Sport New Zealand’s minimum requirements for representation of women on the boards of National Sporting Organisations. To maintain this, at least one of the 3 roles will be filled by a woman.  TNZ welcomes applications from Māori and people with diverse ethnic backgrounds. As a national organisation, TNZ sees value in a geographic spread of representation.

Other Information

An application pack, including further background information and an application form, is available from Tennis New Zealand.  To be considered, applications must be received in full and using the application form.

Contact Details for Enquiries

Contact Name: Liesl Ploos van Amstel

Contact number: 021 104 6211

Contact email: [email protected]

Summary

Organisation: Tennis New Zealand

Website: www.tennis.kiwi

Location of applicants: Nationwide

Duration of appointment: 3 years

Time commitment: ~10 hours per month

Remuneration: Unpaid, Expenses covered

Positions Available: 1

Application closing date: Monday 29^th September

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Background

Tennis New Zealand (TNZ) is the National Sport Organisation for tennis, leading development of programmes and opportunities to enable, encourage and enhance participation in tennis in New Zealand, and performance on the international stage. Tennis NZ is a dynamic organisation with a change agenda to ensure our sport is accessible and thriving.  We have a particular focus on modernising tennis through digital platforms and increasing support for clubs through a more closely integrated tennis system.

The TNZ Board is made up of eight Directors, four elected and four appointed. Board terms are for three-years. In 2025, Tennis NZ has one elected position open by rotation.  Expressions of Interest are called for which will be passed through to Tennis NZ voting members for nomination consideration. This process has previously led to the election of two of the current Board members.

There are also two appointed Board member positions available, advertised separately. Appointments will take place after the election at the TNZ AGM on November 22^nd. Across the three roles open by rotation, two incumbents intend to re-stand and the female Chairperson is retiring.

Ideal Applicant Profile

We are seeking an individual who can provide collaborative and focused governance for the sport of tennis in New Zealand based on a genuine interest in or connection with the sport. You will demonstrate an orientation towards strategic and future focused thinking. You will be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholder inputs to help Tennis NZ consider strategic issues and prioritise resources.

Across the three roles open by rotation, the following skills have priority for recruitment:

• IT and Digital expertise to support the digitisation of tennis
• Well rounded legal skills
• Expertise relevant to the governance of large-scale change programmes

Other skill areas of interest include Commercial Sponsorships and Fundraising and High-Performance Sport. A future successor for the Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk is a further consideration.

TNZ Commitment to Diversity

We support Sport New Zealand’s minimum requirements for representation of women on the boards of National Sporting Organisations. To maintain this, at least one of the 3 roles will be filled by a woman.  TNZ welcomes applications from Māori and people with diverse ethnic backgrounds. As a national organisation, TNZ sees value in a geographic spread of representation.

Other Information

An briefing pack is available on request, along with an expression of interest form. To be considered, expressions of interest must be received in full and using this form, which will be shared with relevant TNZ voting members. Applicants agree that you may also be contacted regarding governance opportunities with those TNZ member organisations (eg regional tennis boards).

Contact Details for Enquiries

Contact Name: Liesl Ploos van Amstel

Contact number: 021 104 6211

Contact email: [email protected]

Summary

Organisation: Tennis New Zealand

Website: www.tennis.kiwi

Location of applicants: Nationwide

Duration of appointment: 3 years

Time commitment: ~10 hours per month

Remuneration: Unpaid, expenses covered

Positions Available: 1

Application closing date: Monday 15^th September

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Position Title
Aotearoa Tēnehi: Ko te noho o tētahi Māori ki te Poari matua o Aotearoa Tēnehi

Position/Organisation description

Te takenga o te noho o te Māori ki te Poari

Kei te whakapono te Poari o Aotearoa Tēnehi ki te motuhaketanga o te ahurea i a mātou e whakaae ana ki tō mātou kawenga hei rōpū hākinakina ā-motu ki Te Tiriti o Waitangi me ngā hapori tēnehi.  E whakapai ana, e whakaute ana hoki mātou ki te hītori o Aotearoa Māori Tēnehi (AMTA). Kei te hiahia hoki kia pakari, kia houtupu tonu tēnei rangapū. He kaha te hākinakina ki te whakatipu hononga i waenganui i ngā hapori. He hiahia nō mātou ki te whakaatu i te rangatiratanga me te kawe anō i tētahi huarahi reoruatanga hei whakanui i te whakaurunga me te whakatōpūtanga mō te katoa o te hapori tēnehi.

Kei te kawea tonutia e Aotearoa Tēnehi i te reoruatanga mā te whakatū i tētahi tūranga Māori kia noho ki te poari. Nō te tau 2021 kua tono mai a Aotearoa Tēnehi i tētahi Māori kia uru mai hei Mema o te Poari hei tautoko i te rangapū me Aotearoa Māori Tēnehi. Nā te whakaurunga o te Turepapa me ngā Waeture Kāwanatanga o TNZ i te tau 2025, i whakatūria tēnei tūranga matua ki te poari.

Ngā kōrero mō Aotearoa Tēnehi

Ko Aotearoa Tēnehi (TNZ) / tētahi Rōpū Hākinakina ā-Motu mō te tēnehi. E ārahi ana i te whanaketanga o ngā hōtaka e taea ai te whakamana, te akiaki, te whakaniko i te kaitākaro ki te tākaro tēnehi i Aotearoa nei, ki te ao whānui anō hoki. He rōpū hihiri a Aotearoa Tēnehi e whai rautaki ana kia pōwhiringia te hunga ki te raweke, kia puawai hoki i roto i te tēnehi. He aro motuhake tō mātou ki te whakahou i te tēnehi mā ngā momo matihiko me te whakakaha anō hoki i te tautoko i ngā karapū mā tētahi pūnaha hanumi.

Tokowaru katoa ngā ringatohu o te Poari o TNZ.  Ko te tokowha o ngā mema ka pōtingia, he tokowhā anō ka tāpui ki te poari. I te tau 2025, E toru ngā tūranga e wātea ana nā te takarangi. Ko te kotahi o ngā tūranga e rua ka riro ki tētahi Māori. Mā Aotearoa Māori Tēnehi e whakaingoa i tētahi māngai kia noho ki te Rōpū Whakatau i te Poari TNZ hei āwhina ki te whiriwhiri i te Māori ka noho ki tēnei tūranga.
 

Applicant Description

Te Kīwhaiaro o te Kaitono

Kua roa tēnei rōpū e whai ana i te ara rere o te whanake me te anamata o tō mātou hākinakina. Kei te rapu mātou i tētahi tangata e hiahia ana ki te nohotahi me tēnei huarahi reoruatanga.  Me kawea mai e koe he tino mōhiotanga ki te ao Māori, ki ōnā tikanga, ki te kōrero Māori anō hoki. Me whakaatu mai he hononga ki a Aotearoa Māori Tēnehi, ki te tēnehi rānei mā te takaro, mā te whakahaere i tētahi atu wheako rānei i te ao tēnehi. He mea nui te mau tonu ki ngā hononga ki a Aotearoa Māori Tēnehi me te whai wāhi ki te whakataetae Māori ka tū ia tau.  Ko te aronga o tēnei tūranga he tautoko i te reoruatanga o Aotearoa Tēnehi me tō mātou rangapū ki a Aotearoa Māori Tēnehi.  Me mātua mōhio ki ngā rangaranga whakahaere me te noho tau i roto i tērā taiao me te āwhina ki te whakahaere panonitanga hoki.

Mō ēnei turanga hurihuri, nā te poari anō i whakatau me mōhio koe ki ēnei pūkenga, arā, te ao hangarau, ngā pūkenga ture, ngā mahi kaute me te ahumoni, he mōhiotanga ki ngā kawenga o te kāwanatanga tae atu ki nga hōtaka whai hua.  E karanga ana hoki ki ēnei pūkenga, arā, te tautāwhi, te kohi pūtea tae atu ki ngā taumata tiketike o te hākinakina. Mō ngā turanga e toru, he tokorua kei te tono mai anō, ā, kei te rītaia te wāhine i noho hei tiamana ki te poari o Aotearoa Tēnehi.

Kei te tautoko mātou i ngā whakaritenga o Sport NZ mō te whakatōpūtanga o ngā wāhine ki ngā poari o Ngā Rōpū Hākinakina ā-Motu. Kia mau tonu ki tēnei tirohanga, ko tētahi o ngā tūranga e toru ka whakakīia e te wāhine.

Application Closing Date

15/09/2025

Where Should Applicant Live:

Wāhitau o te kaitono: Ki te motu katoa

Time Commitment

Te nui o te mahi: 10 hāora ia marama

Duration of Appointment

Roa o te tūranga: 3 tau

Remuneration:

Utu: Kāore he utu, mā TNZ ngā whakapaunga

Paid Description:
Utu: Kāore he utu

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E watea ana tētahi kete tono, ētahi atu mōhiohio whai māramatanga tae atu ki te puka tono. He mea tiki ēnei mai i a Aotearoa Tēnehi.

Ka tuku atu ngā tono ki a Aotearoa Māori Tēnehi. Mā rātou anō ngā tono e tātari ki ngā āheitanga o Te Ao Māori me Te Reo Māori.

Kia mōhio mai koe, me tae te katoa o te tono, me whakamahi hoki i te puka tono.

Mō ētahi atu whakamāramatanga

Te tangata: Liesl Ploos van Amstel

Nama waea: 021 104 6211

Īmēra: [email protected]

(Enquiries in English please)

Te Tēnehi o Aotearoa: Appointed Māori Board Member Opportunity Background to Māori Board Role

The Tennis NZ Board is committed to cultural competency as we acknowledge our responsibility as a national sporting organisation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our tennis community. We respect and value the history of Aotearoa Māori Tennis Association (AMTA / Te Tēnehi Māori) and want to continue to collaborate in authentic partnership. Sport has the power to connect communities, and we want to show leadership in taking a bi-cultural approach for greater inclusion and representation for all in the tennis community.

Tennis New Zealand is taking the next step in our bi-cultural journey with the establishment of a Māori Appointed Board Member role. Since 2021 Te Tēnehi o Aotearoa has co-opted a Māori Board Member as part of our Rangapū partnership agreement with Te Tēnehi Māori. With the introduction of a new TNZ Constitution and Governance Regulation in 2025, a full board member role has been created.

Background to Te Tēnehi o Aotearoa

Tennis New Zealand (TNZ) / Te Tēnehi o Aotearoa is the National Sport Organisation for tennis, leading development of programmes and opportunities to enable, encourage and enhance participation in tennis in New Zealand, and performance on the international stage. Tennis NZ is a dynamic organisation with a change agenda to ensure our sport is accessible and thriving. We have a particular focus on modernising tennis through digital platforms and increasing club support through a more closely integrated tennis system.

The TNZ Board is made up of eight Directors, four elected and four appointed. In 2025, three roles are open by rotation and one of the two appointed roles will become the Māori role. Te Tēnehi Māori will nominate a representative to join the TNZ Board Appointment Panel to appoint the Māori role.

Ideal Applicant Profile

We are a mature organisation on a dynamic path of growth and change for the future of our sport. We are seeking a person with desire to be part of our bi-cultural journey. You will bring Māori affiliation

from anywhere on the motu, with good knowledge of Tīkanga Māori and Te Reo Māori. You will demonstrate a connection to Te Tēnehi Māori or tennis in general, whether through playing, administration or other relevant experience. Building and maintaining a relationship with Te Tēnehi Māori will be a critical part of the role, including engagement with the Tēnehi Māori annual tournament.

The focus for this role is supporting the TNZ bi-cultural journey and our rangapū with Te Tēnehi Māori through effective governance input. You will be familiar with governance structures and feel comfortable contributing within that setting and facilitating change.

Across all three roles open by rotation, other technical skills seen as priority by the Board include IT and digital expertise, legal skills, accounting and finance skills and governance experience with large-scale change programmes. Other skills of interest include sponsorships/fundraising and high-performance sport. Across the three roles, two incumbents intend to re-stand and the female Chairperson is retiring.

We support Sport NZ’s minimum requirements for representation of women on the boards of National Sporting Organisations. To maintain this, at least one of the three roles will be filled by a woman.

Other Information

An application pack, including further background information and an application form, is available from Tennis New Zealand.

Applications will be received by Aotearoa Māori Tennis Association for screening against the criteria of Te Ao Māori cultural competency and Te Reo Māori.

To be considered, applications must be received in full and using the application form.

Contact Details for Enquiries

Contact Name: Liesl Ploos van Amstel Contact number: 021 104 6211 Contact email: [email protected]

Summary

Organisation: Tennis New Zealand
Website: www.tennis.kiwi
Location of applicants: Nationwide
Duration of appointment: 3 years
Time commitment: ~10 hours per month
Remuneration: Unpaid, expenses covered
Positions Available: 1
Application closing date: Monday 15^th September

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