Game Developer Coaching and Playing

We are looking for a Game Developer - Coaching and Playing to deliver world-class coaching and player development programmes across all grades.

- Game Developer - Coaching and Playing North Canterbury (based in Rangiora)

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Purpose of Position:

• Lead participation initiatives in Primary and Secondary Schools offering contact and non-contact opportunities.
• Strengthen connections between schools, clubs, and community providers.
• Community & Representative Rugby support through player, coach, and community rugby development.
• Deliver NZR compulsory coaching courses throughout clubs and schools facilitating development opportunities for club and school coaches along with Recruiting, developing and support Resource Coaches.
• Deliver player development initiatives including Development Camps, Front Row Factory, and Tackle Clinics. Providing engaging rugby experiences in schools, clubs, and community settings.
• Support player identification and monitoring systems as required.
• Lead contact and non-contact rugby experiences in primary schools (including Rippa), strengthening the connections between Primary Schools and local clubs.
• Deliver rugby programmes that improve teenage retention.
• Support development and monitoring of representative coaches, ensuring high-quality development environments for representative players.

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Above all else, you will possess a strong work ethic and a be team player – showing initiative and readiness to get stuck in and get the job done when required. Working alongside a passionate, committed and high-performing team, you will share our passion for Canterbury Rugby.

Please apply via Seek by submitting your cover letter and CV. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 16th January 2026. Interviews may take place prior to this so please apply as soon as possible.

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