Closing date: 30th May 2014

New Zealand Cricket has a vacancy for a White Ferns Performance Manager, responsible for the development of a stream of top quality women’s cricketers, and the creation of a team with national profile that can inspire more girls and women to play and support cricket.

The responsibilities of the role are to:

• Develop the White Ferns image
• Oversee development of White Ferns team values
• Oversee identification of players in the training group, ensuring plans for each players drawn and implemented
• Engage cricket skill coaching and support staff as required
• Manage the team on tour
• Work with the Cricket Players Association (CPA) in developing life-skills
• Engage effectively with each of NZC’s services the White Ferns gain appropriate support on and off tour

The ideal applicant will:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Sports Management or a related discipline
• Have previous experience in high performance sport (preferably cricket)
• Have an appreciation of cutting edge coaching programmes, how to apply them and motivate players

Candidates should email a CV and covering letter to Margaret Nimmo at careers@nzcricket.org.nz. 

Applications close at 12.00 noon on 30 May 2014.