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Yachting New Zealand positions available

Yachting New Zealand regional development and sustainability manager
Yachting New Zealand is the national sports organisation for sailing and is dedicated to supporting and promoting the sport across the country. We are a small team with our head office based on Auckland’s North Shore. 
We are seeking a committed and skilled individual to join our team as regional development and sustainability manager. This is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change and champion environmental best practice across the sailing community.

Key responsibilities: In this role, you will coordinate and head the implementation of Yachting New Zealand’s environmental sustainability strategic objectives, leading meaningful action across the organisation and supporting clubs to embed sustainable practices. You will support club engagement with environmental goals by revitalising the Clean Club programme, fostering innovation, encouraging active participation, and inspiring long-term commitment to sustainability. You will also build and maintain strong partnerships and networks within the environmental and sustainability sectors. 
In addition to providing environmental sustainability support and advice, we are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about sailing and sport development to support sailing and boating clubs. We are looking for someone who has experience with dinghy sailing clubs. As the face of Yachting New Zealand in your region, you will manage multiple relationships and responsibilities. You will need to work independently and efficiently, developing strong relationships with clubs and helping them achieve their goals and meet the needs of their members.
 

Requirements: To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification or extensive practical experience in environmental sustainability, with a proven track record of implementing sustainability initiatives. You will have experience leading or coordinating sustainability programmes or projects, ideally within the sport, recreation, or community sectors. A strong understanding of environmental frameworks, climate action strategies, and sustainable development principles is essential.

You will possess excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and trust when building relationships with stakeholders. A passion for sailing and boating is important. The ideal candidate should be self-managing, time-efficient, and proficient in delivering professional reports and documents.

This role is based in Auckland, out of the head office in Milford, and will be supporting primarily dinghy sailing clubs based in the Auckland and Waikato/Thames regions. 

Application process: Email raynor@yachtingnz.org.nz  a cover letter outlining relevant skills, experience and qualifications, accompanied by your CV. 

 Posted 9/10/2025

Coaching positions available (NZ)

NZIODA coaches for the 25/26 season

If you would like to be considered for an NZIODA coaching role for the upcoming 2025 / 2026 Optimist season then now is the time to let us know.

NZIODA are seeking Opti coaches to coach at clinics throughout New Zealand including the North Island Clinic at Eastern Beach, Auckland and the South Island clinic at Naval Point, Lyttelton, as well as for the following Optimist Teams for 2026 :-

IODA Asian and Oceanian Championship 

- Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12 - 19 December 2026

IODA European Championship 

- Gdynia, Poland, 24 - 31 July 2026

IODA Optimist World Championship 

-  Tangier, Morocco, 18 - 28 June 2026

Girls Development Team - October 2026, venue TBC

Junior Boys Development Team - October 2026, venue TBC

Senior Development Team - October 2026, venue TBC

Express your interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7TOOQMueq5KD97NrWJ3mRoDtgghZtST_Je0ae75uo3MSStQ/viewform

Centreboard coach for Sandspit Yacht Club 

Sandspit Yacht Club is looking for an experienced centreboard sailing coach for the upcoming summer season. Our clubhouse is in Algies Bay and Kawau Bay is our playground.

The role will run primarily for two 8-week periods aligned with school summer terms (starting on or about the 6 October 2025 and 2 February 2026).

You will be responsible for delivering Learn to Sail courses level 1, 2 and 3 in Optimists and O'pen Skiffs to children aged 9-14. 420 teams racing and ILCA coaching for older children and adults is also an option. The role is flexible for suitable candidates.

Ideally you will be confident in delivering structured coaching, enjoy working with children and be patient and enthusiastic. You will also contribute to the maintenance and running of the club, and supporting parents and volunteers.

You will be working as an independent contractor and will be paid $35 per hour.

If you are interested in the position please contact Gael at the Sandspit Yacht Club by email at manager@sandspityachtclub.nz.

Centreboard sailing coach - Sail Northland Charitable Trust

Whangārei

Start date: February 16 - April 19, 2026 

Sail Northland are looking to appoint an experienced centreboard sailing coach for junior, youth and adult sailors. We are based in stunning Parua Bay, at Whangārei Heads, 2.5 hours north of Auckland, New Zealand. 

Sail Northland is a fun provider of junior Learn to Sail/Race, schools 420 team sailing, and adult Learn to Sail, and delivers a comprehensive Yachting New Zealand  RŪNĀ Kokokaha programme to schools.

With its airport and regular bus connections to Auckland as well as a thriving commercial and retail sector, Whangārei has it covered. Parua Bay in Whangārei Heads, offers a friendly community with easy access to the ocean and harbour.  With beautiful beaches for fishing, surfing and other water sports (including keeler, trailer sport boats and centreboard sailing) Parua Bay is a great place to come and spend the summer.  If you're into tramping, mountain biking or windsurfing, you won’t be disappointed with Mt Manaia and Ocean Beach close by.

Please reply to the Secretary Sail Northland Charitable Trust at sailnorthland@gmail.com.