Posted: 26 February 2025
Link to Apply: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/82391853
Are you a transformational leader with a passion for growing the game of cricket and building strong community connections? Cricket Wellington is seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager – Community and Facilities to lead our community cricket initiatives and oversee facility development, ensuring the sport remains accessible, inclusive, and innovative across the Wellington region.
About Cricket Wellington
Cricket Wellington is one of New Zealand Cricket’s leading Member Associations, committed to fostering a love for the game at all levels—from grassroots participation to elite performance. We prioritise relationships, innovation, and servant leadership, ensuring cricket continues to thrive in across all communities while working within existing constraints to maximise impact.
The Role
As a key member of Cricket Wellington’s Senior Leadership Team, the General Manager – Community and Facilities will be responsible for overseeing the management and leadership of community cricket, including relationship management of affiliated Cricket Wellington clubs and New Zealand Cricket’s Strategic Network Partnership Investment. In addition, this role will also work alongside the Chief Executive Officer to deliver the Basin Reserve Management Agreement.
Strategic Focus
The General Manger – Community and Facilities will be responsible for Delivering Cricket Wellington’s Strategic Outcome – Growing Participation across all forms of Cricket. Including the goals of:
- Increase Women’s Participation – Grow the number of women and girls playing cricket.
- Sustain and Strengthen Men’s Participation – Maintain and enhance men’s and boy’s cricket engagement, ensuring sustainable participation levels.
- Enhance Community Engagement – Build strong connections with clubs, players, fans, and both existing and new stakeholders—including schools, businesses, volunteers, and community groups—to foster an inclusive, vibrant, and unified cricketing ecosystem.
- Expand Access and Inclusion –Ensure cricket is accessible to all, including diverse communities such as Māori, Pasifika, South Asian, women and girls, as well as schools and emerging talent across Greater Wellington, fostering long-term growth and participation at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Cricket Wellington’s community cricket strategy, ensuring growth, accessibility, and inclusivity.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clubs, schools, local councils, and funding bodies to drive the growth of the game.
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and strategic planning of cricket facilities across the region, ensuring sustainable and future-focused solutions.
- Drive innovation in participation programs, making cricket engaging and accessible for all communities, including diverse and underrepresented groups.
- Collaborate with New Zealand Cricket, local government, and community stakeholders to align facility and participation objectives.
- Advocate for player and volunteer well-being, ensuring a safe and enjoyable cricket experience at all levels.
- Manage resources efficiently, demonstrating the ability to work with constraints while delivering high-quality community programs and facility developments.
- Lead a team of community and facilities staff, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and transformational leadership.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and people-focused leader who is passionate about community engagement, facilities management, and cricket development. You will have:
- Strategic leadership and vision – ability to drive community cricket growth aligned with Cricket Wellington’s goals.
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management – strong networking skills to engage clubs, schools, funders, and community groups.
- People and team leadership – experienced in managing, motivating, and developing teams to achieve results.
- Programme and operational management – skilled in planning, executing, and improving community sport programs.
- Facility and infrastructure management – worked closely with councils and venue providers to ensure quality facilities and access for the community.
- Financial and commercial acumen – budget management, securing funding, and ensuring financial sustainability.
- Resilient and adaptable – thrives in a fast-moving environment, solving challenges proactively.
- Integrity and accountability – lead with transparency, professionalism, and a focus on impact.
- Result driven and innovative – focused on achieving participation goals and embracing new ideas for growth.
Why Join Us?
- Lead transformational community initiatives that impact thousands of players, coaches, and volunteers.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of cricket facilities and participation programs in Wellington.
- Work in a dynamic and innovative environment that values relationships, curiosity, and servant leadership.
- Be part of an organisation dedicated to growing the game and making cricket accessible to all.
Job Description
For a detailed job description, please visit our website:
https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/vacancies
How to Apply
If you have the experience, leadership, and passion to drive high-performance success, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please apply below with your CV and cover letter by Thursday March 13th.
Join Cricket Wellington and make an impact in shaping the future of our teams and talent pathways!
Name of Author: Cricket Wellington
The Wellington Cricket Association is the official governing body for cricket in the Wellington region. Its mission is to deliver exceptional cricketing experiences at all levels, from grassroots to elite. Committed to engaging fans and players alike, the association provides a comprehensive platform to connect with cricket in Wellington.
