Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone is one of five Zones affiliated to Netball New Zealand that oversees the promotion, development, and growth of community netball.  The Zone encompasses 23 Centres located throughout Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne. 

We are seeking a NetballSmart Development Officer (NSDO) to join our team and be responsible for leading the delivery of Netball New Zealand’s NetballSmart Strategy with a focus on decreasing serious injuries in Netball participants, through the provision of programmes and initiatives that;

  • Prevent injury and enhance performance
  • Improve player wellbeing and welfare
  • Increase awareness and engagement with the NetballSmart philosophy and programmes

The successful applicant will have a background in Physiotherapy or Sports Science and/or Strength and Conditioning with knowledge of injury prevention strategies in sport.  Netball knowledge, and experience in delivery of workshops is also required.

You will be a skilled communicator, highly organised, well-planned and reliable.  The ability to build and maintain a network of strong relationships and work closely with NNZ, Zone and Centre staff and volunteers in the Netball community is essential.  

This is a full time 40hr per week fixed term role (ending 31st October 2026). The NSDO will be based in Waikato Bay of Plenty region.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

Have you got the skills and experience we need?

If so, send your detailed C.V to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Applications close at noon on Monday 2nd December 2024

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