Benson Selwyn Gets the Call Up

Competitions, Communications and Administration Manager

Rugby League Northland is excited to advertise the above vacancy.  Rugby League Northland is an organisation that continues to develop.  Over the last five years it has grown from 1 employee to four full time employees and has increased participation from 620 in 2010 to over 3000 in 2016.

This role is essential to ensure the smooth management of all Rugby League competitions in Northland as well as to ensure that Rugby League Northland events are visual to the greater Northland and NZ community.

The successful applicant will need to be a self starter with strong communications skills and the ability to manage time lines and projects.   They will need to be computer and website literate with an eye for detail and will need to have the confidence to be able to learn the Leaguenet database and be able to deliver training to volunteers.  They will ideally have a background in marketing or communications and be passionate about sport.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes would be ideal.

Hours of work are between 9 and 5pm Mon – Fri.  The successful applicant will need to be flexible with their hours as there will be some evening work and weekend work. This is a 12 month fixed term contract based on 40 hours per week.   The role will report to the RLN General Manager.

The successful applicant will need an attitude that reflects Rugby League Northlands core values:
“Tuakiritanga – Identity”, “Kōtahitanga – Unity”, “Rangatiratanga – Leadership” and “Manakitanga – Responsibility of hosting, caring, sharing and giving of our best.”

To apply for this role please send your CV with a covering letter to:

Duane Fyfe – Rugby League Northland
Email:  duane@rln.co.nz
Tel. 09 437 9640

A full job description available on request.

Applications close on 3rd November 2016.

Taui Arona – Marist Brothers and Pompellier College

James Dean Fisher-Harris – Marist Brothers and Whangarei Boys High School

Hamish Pomare – Muriwhenua and Kaitaia College

In a massive boost for Rugby League in Northland, three players are in contention for NZRL representation for the 16s and 18s.  James Dean Fisher-Harris from the Marist Brothers 18s and Whangarei Boys High School was named in the original squad, Hamish Pomare from the Muriwhenua 18s and Kaitaia College has been a shock inclusion in the 30 man squad after scintillating performances at last week’s NZSSSC Secondary School Rugby League Nationals. Hamish, who plays at either Centre, Fullback or Wing performed consistently throughout the week long tournament, but it was his performance in the final game against Aranui High from Christchurch, where he dominated and controlled the game, scoring two tries and setting up a number of others.

The third player in contention is Taui Arona, from Marist Brothers 18s and Pompellier College.  Taui has been named on standby for NZRL 16s squad that will take on the Queensland Academy 16s.

The final squad for the 18s will be confirmed on Thursday the 19^th September, after this week’s NZRL National Competition 17s games.  All three Northland players will be playing this week when the Swords take on Waicoa Bay Colts in Huntly this Sunday.

Rugby league is a sport for all New Zealanders, played from the grassroots level to the international stage. The sport is ‘more than just a game’; it is part of the social fabric of our country and has a critical role in developing young men and women in some of our most at risk communities.

The NZRL Board is responsible for ensuring sound governance practices and processes, setting clear goals and measurable targets within the sport of rugby league in New Zealand. The NZRL Board comprises seven directors, with four independent ‘Appointed Director’ positions and three rugby league knowledgeable ‘Elected Director’ positions. An independent Appointments Panel manages the director recruitment process for ‘Appointed’ and ‘Elected’ directors.

The NZRL Appointments Panel is charged with ensuring the NZRL Board has collective skills and experience in commerce, finance, marketing and knowledge of and experience in the sport of rugby league. Board members also need effective decision-making skills, well developed relationship-management skills and sound judgment.

The Appointments Panel is seeking applications for two Appointed Directors and one Elected Director. All Board positions are for a term of three years.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and must include a CV, covering letter and a completed and signed application form.

Applications close on Monday May 12, 2014 at 5 pm and can be either mailed to the NZRL CEO, PO Box 12 712, Penrose, Auckland 1642 or emailed to admin@nzrl.co.nz.

See the attached pdf application form  – NZRL Director Application Form

Important information 

• Applications will be received in confidence but all referees must be able to be contacted without further notice.
• Shortlisting will be based on the information received on this application form. CVs will reaffirm information but will not replace this form.
• All shortlisted applicants must be available for interviewing on either Monday, May 19 or Thursday, May 22 2014.  These are the only dates that interviews will take place.