Opportunities

The Highlanders are an exciting, hardworking and collaborative Club driven by the purpose of being a Southern Inspiration.

When there are opportunities available they will be available below to be part of our wonderful Club or event!

The Highlanders are looking for expressions of interest from Rugby Coaches interested in being involved with the 2025 Highlanders' U20 team.

The Highlanders' U20 rugby team is selected from age eligible players within the Highlanders region. The team will be competing in the annual week long National U20 tournament in Tāupo during March 2025 and typically assembles for trial matches and training from early February in Dunedin.

Interested applicants should have minimum experience of coaching at Club Premier level or Provincial Age Group level at U18 (or above).

The ideal candidates would be available for campaign planning from November 2024.

*Note these are unpaid positions.

COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 

Head Coach: Overall responsibility for game planning and the performance of the coaching group and team.

Two Assistant Coaches: Responsible for Backs and Forwards

Please forward applications to greg.obrien@highlanders.net.nz  and include within your CV. Please ensure you outline your experience in coaching backs or forwards and any preference as to coaching attack or defence.

Applications close on Wednesday 4 September at 5.00pm