Lead and manage HarbOUR Rugby's community operations to ensure the effective administration and delivery of rugby across the region. Work closely with clubs, schools, councils, and community partners to maintain first-class facilities and create an environment where rugby thrives.

North Harbour Rugby was formed in 1985 and encompasses a geographical area that includes 12 rugby clubs and 18 secondary schools within the North Harbour region. 

Harbour Rugby is proud of its Purpose, “Improve Lives, Through Rugby”. The Union also aspires to achieve the following Vision- Growing People, Connected Community, Harbour Rugby: A Community Driven Provincial Union. 

The Harbour Way supports this purpose and vision: 

• Be A TEAM “Be proud of who we represent and put the team first”
• Be CONNECTED “Connect together and with our Community”
• Be ABOUT PEOPLE “Value our people and help others reach their goals”
• Be THE EXAMPLE “Lead with Integrity and do what we say we are going to do”

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement operational strategies to ensure clubs remain well-managed and have quality facilities. Ensuring club health within the community club stakeholders.

• Oversee the Operations Division, providing guidance, support, and performance leadership for all competition and game day events run by North Harbour Rugby Union (NHRU).

• Lead all Health & Safety compliance and initiatives for NHRU.

• Lead Vehicle fleet and asset management for NHRU.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholder groups, including the Auckland Stadiums (TAU), Council of Clubs, Junior Rugby Committee, Secondary Schools Committee, and club leadership teams.

• Facilitate regular forums and meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

• Manage and mediate matters or disputes in consultation with relevant committees.

Community Operations

• Oversee representative (community) rugby operations within the region.

• Manage club rugby and Secondary School administration, judicial, and disciplinary processes.

• Deliver Union-led official events, including the NH Rugby Awards Evening and Annual General Meeting.

• Lead Northern Regions competitions for NHRU.

• Lead match day operations and activities.

Organisation & Administration

• Prepare planning, reporting, and operational documentation as required.

• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication standards.

• Collect, analyse, and present data to management to support decision-making.

Personal Standards

• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.

• Reliable, delivers on commitments, and meets agreed targets/timeframes.

• Champions continuous improvement, setting high standards for self and others.

• Demonstrates high levels of ethics, trust, and personal integrity.

Key Challenges

• Managing diverse stakeholders with varying priorities and expectations.

The closing date for candidates to submit applications is Wednesday, 27th August 2025. Please send a cover letter and copy of your CV to NHRU CEO Adrian Donald at [email protected] 

Article added: Wednesday 13 August 2025