Description:
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for high-performance cricket? Cricket Wellington is seeking an experienced and strategic General Manager - Performance to lead our professional and pathway programs, driving excellence for the Wellington Firebirds, Wellington Blaze, and emerging talent.
About Cricket Wellington
Cricket Wellington is one of New Zealand Cricket’s leading Member Associations, with a proud history of success at the domestic and international levels. We are committed to fostering a high-performance culture, championing innovation, and providing clear development pathways for players, coaches, and support staff. Our environment thrives on curiosity, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence.
The Role
As a key member of Cricket Wellington's Senior Leadership Team, the General Manager – Performance will be responsible for overseeing the professional and pathway programs, ensuring the continued success of the Wellington Firebirds and Wellington Blaze, as well as nurturing the next generation of talent. Your transformational leadership will drive a culture of innovation, strengthen relationships, and enable players and staff to reach their full potential. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of working with constraints to maximise performance outcomes within available resources.
Strategic Focus
The General Manger - Performance will be responsible on Delivery Cricket Wellington’s Strategic Outcome – Developing Talent for Cricket Wellington and New Zealand Cricket. Including the goals of:
- Increase Representation in the WHITE FERNS – Develop and sustain a pipeline that ensures at least four Wellington-developed players are centrally contracted to the WHITE FERNS.
- Increase Representation in the BLACKCAPS – Maintain and grow a high-performance system that ensures at least three Wellington-developed players are centrally contracted to the BLACKCAPS.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the performance programs for the Firebirds, Blaze, and pathway teams with a focus on relationship-building and long-term development.
- Develop and implement a high-performance strategy that fosters curiosity-driven learning and sustained success.
- Oversee player and coach development pathways, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Work closely with head coaches, support staff, and selectors to create an inclusive and high-performing team environment.
- Collaborate strategically with New Zealand Cricket and other key stakeholders to align performance goals.
- Champion player well-being and an environment that values both performance and personal growth.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively, demonstrating the ability to work with constraints while delivering world-class performance programs.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic and transformational leader who is passionate about performance excellence and talent development. You will have:
- Proven servant leadership experience in a high-performance sporting environment.
- A strong understanding of modern coaching methodologies and player development strategies.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with coaches, players, and stakeholders.
- Be incredibly curious about making players and people better, including the fostering an amazing team spirit.
- Experience in managing teams, budgets, and operational programs, demonstrating the ability to work effectively within constraints.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous growth.
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and player welfare, ensuring a holistic approach to high performance.
Why Join Us?
- Lead one of New Zealand’s most successful domestic cricket programs and make a lasting impact.
- Be part of a progressive, innovative organisation that values curiosity and continuous improvement.
- Work in a collaborative and high-performance environment that prioritises relationships and player well-being.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of Wellington cricket through transformational leadership.
Job Description
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Desirable Criteria
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification
- Sports Management / Business Degree