National Team Staff Coaching & Management Position Applications Open

National Team Staff Coaching & Management Position Applications Open

Ice Hockey New Zealand is inviting applications for coaching and management roles across our national teams.

These teams represent New Zealand at the highest level – including the annual IIHF World Championships and other international competitions from time to time. Roles are voluntary, with a fixed per diem provided when on international duty. Applicants must be based in New Zealand.

To apply, please provide your CV, a short cover letter (no more than a page) highlighting your experience and why you would be successful in the role. Email your application to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Monday the 9th June 2025. Online interviews will take place in late June 2025 with the final appointment decided by the Ice Hockey New Zealand Selection Committee.

View role descriptions below:

New Zealand Senior Men’s (Ice Blacks):
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager

New Zealand  Senior Women’s (Ice Fernz):
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager

New Zealand Under 20 Men’s:
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager

New Zealand Under 18 Men’s:
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager

New Zealand Under 18 Women’s:
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager

New Zealand Under 16 Men’s:
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager

The 2026 IIHF World Championship schedule has been announced, with our national teams competing as follows:

Senior Men (Ice Blacks) – Sofia, Bulgaria – 6 April – 12 April
Senior Women (Ice Fernz) – Hong Kong, China – 30 March – 5 April
Under 20 Men – Belgrade, Serbia – 18 January – 24 January
Under 18 Men – Hong Kong, China – 2 March – 8 March
Under 18 Women – Istanbul, Turkey – 19 January – 25 January
Previous Applications Now Open: National Under-16 Team Staff Roles

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