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Yachting New Zealand positions available

Office and sailing administrator

At Yachting New Zealand, we like our boats, and we need someone to ensure that many of our systems work as they should. 

We're looking for an administrator, preferably with a yachting background, to support the organisation, particularly around big-boat sailing (keelboats, multihulls and trailer yachts).

The successful applicant will also work in the front of house, providing a professional and friendly face to everyone who contacts Yachting New Zealand and enquires about sailing and boating in this country.

Based in our Milford office (we are based in Takapuna but moving soon), this is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised administrator who can multitask. It is a permanent part-time role of 25 hours per week.

You will be working closely within the team at Yachting New Zealand and supporting two important Yachting New Zealand committees - the Cruising, Inshore and Offshore Racing Committee and the Race Officials Committee – as well as overseeing the national events system.

You will also be responsible for:

• The Yachting New Zealand national boat register
• The national yacht handicapping system (PHRF)
• The implementation of race official and volunteer training
• Keeping the Yachting New Zealand office humming

Your ideal background:

• Your can-do attitude, coupled with great interpersonal skills and attention to detail, will ensure you succeed in this role. You are customer-centric, practical, logical and thrive on the challenge of working in a busy and varied position. We are also looking for:
• Experience in using a customer relationship management (CRM) system
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while being part of a collaborative team
• Flexible and show a willingness to assist teams when required
• A background in sailing and an understanding of the sport are preferable

If you’re keen to join us, apply today. Please include your CV and a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position. 

For a copy of the full job description, please email finance@yachtingnz.org.nz

Yachting New Zealand regional development and coaching 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 passionate and skilled person to join our Yachting New Zealand community delivery team as regional development and coaching manager. This pivotal role involves working with clubs to develop their programmes and pathways for sailors and coaches as well as fostering positive relationships with your region’s club leaders, promoting Yachting New Zealand programmes, and support clubs in engaging with their local communities.

Key responsibilities: 
In this role, you will support clubs by providing valuable feedback on their programmes and pathways, develop a comprehensive national race training framework, and educate both sailors and coaches on development opportunities. In collaboration with Yachting New Zealand’s coach development manager, you will also work to elevate regional coaching standards and offer expert advice to national junior and youth class associations.

In addition to providing coaching support and advice, we are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about sailing and sport development to support sailing and boating 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 class associations, helping them achieve their goals and meet the needs of their members.

Requirements: 
The ideal candidate will be a qualified sailing coach with New Zealand or international qualifications and have extensive experience in coaching sailing at club, regional, and national levels. You should have the ability to manage and develop coaching systems and training programmes effectively. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working with a diverse range of people. The ideal candidate should be self-managing, time-efficient, and proficient in delivering professional reports and documents.

This role can be based in one of the following regions:

Auckland:

• Northern north region: Supporting clubs from the Auckland Harbour Bridge to the top of the North Island.
• Northern south region: Supporting clubs south of the Auckland Harbour Bridge up to and including Tauranga.

Central region (based in a city with a reliable regional airport, ideally Wellington): 
Supporting clubs across the rest of the North Island down to and including Wellington.

Southern region (based in a city with a reliable regional airport): 
Supporting clubs across the entire South Island.

Application process: 
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, specifying which region you are based in along with your relevant skills, experience and qualifications, to finance@yachtingnz.org.nz.

Yachting New Zealand regional development, governance and advocacy 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 passionate and skilled person to join our Yachting New Zealand community delivery team as regional development, governance and advocacy manager. This pivotal role involves advocating with and for clubs and members, providing governance advice, fostering positive relationships with your region’s club leaders, promoting Yachting New Zealand programmes, and supporting clubs in engaging with their local communities.

Key responsibilities: 
This role involves working alongside and representing the sailing and boating community, assisting clubs in their interactions with local government and regulatory bodies, providing expert advice on governance matters, and developing tools to promote best practices in club leadership.

In addition to providing advocacy and governance support and advice, we are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about sailing and sport development to support sailing and boating 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: 
The ideal candidate have extensive experience in governance, business, or organisational leadership, along with knowledge of local government, insurance, and policy documentation. You will possess strong management capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive 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 can be based in one of the following regions:

Auckland:

• Northern north region: Supporting clubs from the Auckland Harbour Bridge to the top of the North Island.
• Northern south region: Supporting clubs south of the Auckland Harbour Bridge up to and including Tauranga.

Central region (based in a city with a reliable regional airport, ideally Wellington): 
Supporting clubs across the rest of the North Island down to and including Wellington.

Southern region (based in a city with a reliable regional airport): 
Supporting clubs across the entire South Island.

Application process: 
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, specifying which region you are based in along with your relevant skills, experience and qualifications, to finance@yachtingnz.org.nz.

Yachting New Zealand regional development, safety and compliance manager

Yachting New Zealand is the national sports organisation for sailing and is dedicated to supporting and promoting the sport across New Zealand. We are a small team with our head office based on Auckland’s North Shore.  

We are seeking a passionate and skilled person to join our Yachting New Zealand community delivery team as regional development, safety and compliance manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing safety and compliance across all facets of the sport, fostering positive relationships with your region’s club leaders, promoting Yachting New Zealand programmes, and supporting clubs in engaging with their local communities.

Key responsibilities: 
In this role, you will provide safety and technical guidance to clubs, boat owners, and yacht inspectors. You will manage the Yachting New Zealand safety regulations, category 1-3 safety inspection system, oversee the Yachting New Zealand club safety boat management system, and develop safety boat skipper training systems and create community safety tools.  

In addition to providing safety, compliance, and technical advice, we are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about sailing and sport development to support sailing and boating 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: 
The ideal candidate will have a passion for and extensive experience of sailing, including keelboat coastal and offshore racing, cruising and small craft sailing. A strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance within the sport is crucial. The ability to manage and develop safety systems and training programmes is also required. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are necessary as you will be working with a diverse range of people. The ideal candidate should be self-managing, time-efficient, and proficient in delivering professional reports and documents.

This role can be based in one of the following regions:

Auckland:

• Northern north region: Supporting clubs from the Auckland Harbour Bridge to the top of the North Island.
• Northern south region: Supporting clubs south of the Auckland Harbour Bridge up to and including Tauranga.

Central region (based in a city with a reliable regional airport, ideally Wellington): 
Supporting clubs across the rest of the North Island down to and including Wellington.

Southern region (based in a city with a reliable regional airport): 
Supporting clubs across the entire South Island.

Application process: 
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, specifying which region you are based in along with your relevant skills, experience and qualifications, to finance@yachtingnz.org.nz.

Yachting New Zealand regional development, sustainability and inclusion 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 passionate and skilled person to join our Yachting New Zealand community delivery team as regional development, sustainability and inclusion manager.  

Key responsibilities: 
In this role you will lead the cultural integration of the RŪNĀ programme, support clubs in building strong local relationships with iwi and hapu, develop and monitor strategies for equity, diversity, and inclusion, promote related initiatives within the sailing community, and lead with an understanding of New Zealand’s biculturalism, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will also implement environmental programmes in line with Yachting New Zealand’s environmental strategic objectives, including the Clean Club programme.

In addition to providing sustainability and inclusion support and advice, we are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about sailing and sport development to support sailing and boating 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: 
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of New Zealand’s biculturalism, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and cultural diversity, with proven experience in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in sports or volunteer organisations.

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 can be based in one of the following regions:

Auckland:

• Northern north region: Supporting clubs from the Auckland Harbour Bridge to the top of the North Island.
• Northern south region: Supporting clubs south of the Auckland Harbour Bridge up to and including Tauranga.

Central region (based in a city with a reliable regional airport, ideally Wellington): 
Supporting clubs across the rest of the North Island down to and including Wellington.

Southern region (based in a city with a reliable regional airport): 
Supporting clubs across the entire South Island.

Application process: 
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, specifying which region you are based in along with your relevant skills, experience and qualifications, to finance@yachtingnz.org.nz.

Coaching positions available (NZ)

Centreboard sailing coach - Sail Northland Charitable Trust

Whangārei

Start date: October 2nd 2025 - 30th April 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.

We are looking for a media-savvy communicator who can plan and run coaching courses, maintain equipment and provide leadership to our junior coaches and volunteers.

Acceptable qualifications and experience would help.

Work hours are 20-50 hours per week,  flexible and may involve job sharing.

Remuneration by discussion.

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.