Auckland
Partnering with New Zealand Football
We are thrilled to be exclusively partnering with New Zealand Football on this newly created leadership role.
Football is the global game and, in Aotearoa, it is the biggest participation sport in the country. New Zealand Football’s purpose is to enrich lives and connect people through positive experiences that build strong communities. The staff live and breathe their core values of enjoyment, respect, collaboration, inclusion and ambition. They are committed to upholding the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are on a journey to grow a culture of diversity and inclusion. We want football to be the most inclusive sport in New Zealand and they would love you to join the team.
Your Role
As Head of Digital and Technology you will set the technology direction for New Zealand Football. You will be the trusted internal advisor on digital and technology matters and drive how technology, data and innovation strengthen operations, enable smarter decisions, and unlock new commercial value. You will make sure that systems, integrations and digital investments connect the football community and support growth across the game.
What You Will Do
- Partner Across the Organisation
- Technology Strategy and Governance
- Data and Business Intelligence
- Digital Commercialisation and Innovation
- Vendor and Partner Management
About You
You are a visionary technology leader ready to take ownership of the digital and technology landscape. You thrive on turning ideas into reality. You combine strong technical skills with commercial sense and can influence senior leaders while collaborating across teams. You enjoy shaping strategy and making a real impact. If you are driven to make a difference and be the go to expert for digital and technology, we want to hear from you.
What You Bring
- A tertiary qualification in Computer Science or equivalent
- At least five years experience in technology governance, digital services, data management and transformation
- Experience integrating or using AI tools to enhance processes and decision making preferred
This role offers the chance to lead digital transformation in a purpose led organisation and help shape the future of football in New Zealand. You will build sustainable foundations that support growth, inclusion and success across the game.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Research shows people from under represented groups, including women, often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and you believe you can add value, even if your experience does not align perfectly with every point above, we encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive and we are committed to making it accessible. Here you can bring your whole self to work.