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Northern Region Football is New Zealand's largest of six football Federations, encompassing the Far North, Northland, and Auckland regions. 


Together, with our 73 member Clubs, we provide competitions and opportunities to over 40,000 registered players and thousands of coaches, referees, administrators and volunteers.  We work to enrich lives through football, and build capability and leadership within our game, guided by our values of enjoyment, respect, collaboration, inclusivity and ambition. Our overarching goal is helping more people play and love football and futsal.


NRF is committed to upholding the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Treaty principles of Partnership, Protection and Participation - we are starting our bicultural journey to live this commitment and recognise the positive value of diversity, and we welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds.

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Coach Education Officer

The Coach Education Officer is responsible for driving the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of coach development across the Northern Region. This role leads a blended approach to coach education, integrating formal qualifications, informal learning, and evidence-based practice to enhance the quality and consistency of coaching across all levels of the game.  

 The position plays a lead role in building capability within the regional coach developer and educator network, ensuring alignment with New Zealand Football’s national frameworks, pathways, and strategic priorities.  

Appointed NRF Board member vacancies

We’re currently seeking two appointed members for the NRF Board.

If you’re interested in offering your skills and experience to help lead NRF football, or know someone suitable, email our Board secretary before 4 May.  

Note - one role is a current vacancy on the Board and the other is a Board member who has completed one term in the role and intends to reapply through this process.