Women & Girls Lead

This is a parental leave role starting now until end of August 2027.

We are looking for a Women & Girls Lead to promote, and develop involvement in rugby for Women and Girls in Canterbury.

Working in alignment with our current strategy in this role you will need to build relationships across our networks, both Clubs and Schools and will be responsible for the growth of female player registrations.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Implement Canterbury Rugby strategy to grow women in rugby across Canterbury working proactively with Canterbury Rugby team members and volunteer stakeholders on initiatives to integrate women into the game of Rugby in all areas.

·       Develop relationships across the province to build a network to  support the growth and development of opportunities for women and girls.

·       Work with the CRU Game Development team to provide training and  support to new and existing female players and coaches of women’s teams.

·       Lead the delivery of initiatives such as Contact ready to provide  safe entry points to the game for new players

·       Assist with all aspects of the delivery for events such as  Canterbury Schools, Females Competitions, Secondary Schools 7’s and Festival Opportunities, Canterbury Secondary Schools, Canterbury Rugby Women’s 7’s and 15’s representative teams.

·       Attend regional meetings as required.

·       Assist in supporting the overall growth and development of teenage rugby through representative programmes and development camps

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Expectations of Candidates:

·      Lead, promote and facilitate opportunities for Women and Girls in all forms of the game including alternative formats such as Rippa, 7’s, and T1.

·      Promote and develop female rugby in clubs, primary and secondary schools, with a focus on events and competitions that are fun and engaging.

·      Develop methods and initiatives to retain existing players.

·      Be a positive role model to those playing or considering playing the game.

·      Possess a sound knowledge of rugby and rugby development.

·      Meet and interact regularly with other Coach Educators/Women’s Development Officers.

·      Develop annual operational plans.

·      Submit plans and reports as required.

·      Be involved in specific targeted initiatives such as NZR funded programmes.

·      Any other duties as maybe required.

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Apply Now:

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Please apply via Seek by submitting your cover letter and CV.  Applications close at 5pm on Friday 28th August 2026. Interviews may take place prior to this so please apply as soon as possible.