Vacancies
Want to join our team? We are a small group of passionate and driven people who strive to develop the women’s game in all aspects.
From high performance, to marketing and commercial, everyone has a role to play to making the club function.
Look below to see if we have any vacancies!
Communications and Media Manager
Crusaders and Matatū
We are looking to fill a Communications and Media Manager position to contribute to the club’s ongoing success both on and off the field.
Reporting to our Head of Marketing, you will lead and deliver an innovative communications strategy that is fan first and delivers written content that connects, inspires and creates excitement in the Crusaders and Matatū teams, clubs and brands.
Assistant Analyst
Contract | Temporary
Matatū are the Super Rugby Aupiki team representing the Crusaders and Highlanders regions in Super Rugby Aupiki. The name Matatū has been gifted to symbolise the team’s tūmanawa (determination), tūaho (legacy), tūhono (connection) and tūtira (unity) in representing the South Island.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Analyst for our 2025 campaign to assist our Lead Analyst in executing the preparation and delivery of performance analysis to the Matatū coaches and playing group.
Reporting to the Lead Analyst, this position will assist in supporting filming, coding and distribution of trainings, assist in feeding back relevant analysis to coaches and preparing any video or relevant information for the Lead Analyst where appropriate.
They will assist with live execution analysis for some games, and assist with any post-game analysis workflows including any compiling, tracking and reporting on KPIs.
As the Assistant Analyst, you will work closely with the Lead Analyst and other team management to help support the overall programme success.
The successful applicant will ideally have had some experience and exposure operating in a high-performance team environment. Excellent communication, organisational and relationship management skills. A background in sport administration, a relevant sports management qualification and an understanding of the game of rugby and its demands at a professional level is highly advantageous.
We invite applications of CV and cover letter to be submitted directly to sarah@matatu.co.nz , by 9 December 2024. Please circulate to anyone who you believe would be interested in the role and the opportunity to be a part of the even growing and dynamic women’s game.
The assembly period for Matatū will occur on a part time basis across December 2024/lateJanuary 2025, then will move to 4 days a week from February - April 2025 with a break over Waitangi period. The Assistant Analyst role will be contracted on a select number of assembly days across the campaign. The role is based at Matatū HQ, Lincoln University.
Please apply via our Careers page on both the Crusaders and Matatū websites. Applications close on 9 December with interviews commencing shortly after closing date.
