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Chief executive officer

Sydney
Sheffield - Leaders for over 60 years. Est. 1961
CEO
Posted: 23 August
Offer description

Shape rugby's global future while honouring its heritage

Champion Te Ara Rangatira values across every level of the game

Apply your global leadership expertise to rugby's premier stage

Inspire and Unify through Rugby

New Zealand Rugby is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer through a period of significant transformation and growth. Following some change within New Zealand Rugby, including the integration of commercial and rugby operations at the executive level, NZR is entering a new chapter requiring outstanding leadership on the national and global stages.

About New Zealand Rugby

Rugby is a key part of New Zealand's identity and global reputation, fostering pride, unity and cultural expression. As one of New Zealand's largest sports organisations, NZR leads, supports, grows and promotes the game at all levels - from community rugby through to Teams in Black.

The Opportunity

This position requires someone with exceptional leadership skills, character and values that reflect rugby's unique place in New Zealand's cultural identity, while driving sustainable commercial and brand growth. The role will operate on the world stage while remaining deeply connected to grassroots rugby.

"Lead a global business and foster a thriving community game." - David Kirk, Chair, NZR

The CEO must navigate complex stakeholder relationships, drive commercial innovation and maintain rugby's position as New Zealand's national game. We are seeking a visionary leader who can honour rugby's rich heritage while positioning the sport for global success, and who understands that rugby's strength comes from its community foundations.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading organisational integration and transformation

Driving strategic execution and operational excellence

Building stakeholder relationships across diverse communities

Ensuring financial sustainability and commercial growth

Championing The Rugby Way values and cultural authenticity

Supporting Teams in Black to maintain world-leading performance

What Candidates Will Bring

Exceptional commercial success in revenue optimization, media rights and sponsorship

Executive leadership across complex, multi-stakeholder organizations with proven results

Transformational change delivery in large-scale organizational environments

Board-level governance expertise with sophisticated financial management capabilities

Sports, membership or not-for-profit sector experience preferred

The position is likely to be located in Auckland.

A competitive package will be offered to attract exceptional leadership talent capable of delivering on both global commercial objectives and community rugby development across New Zealand's largest sports organisation.

New Zealand Rugby is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

To apply in strict confidence now, click 'Apply for this job' or email your cover letter and CV to [emailprotected] quoting 8927sk. Applications close on 5 September 2025. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.

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