Jamie Joseph
Head Coach
Former Highlanders’ Head Coach Jamie Joseph returned to the club in 2024 in a newly created position, Head of Rugby and returns to the on-field role of Head Coach in 2025.
“I’m delighted to be back coaching and leading the Highlanders again. I am keen to get stuck in with Clarke and the rest of my coaching team next season. My goal is to take this team as far as it can go and to build a record of success that we can all be proud of.”
Jamie Joseph represented Otago, his home region, at a provincial level before being selected and playing for the All Blacks in 1992-1995. Joseph also represented the Japanese national side in 1999.
Joseph was first appointed Head Coach of the Highlanders in 2011 after a successful run in Wellington with the Lions NPC team. In 2015 he famously led the Highlanders to their one and only championship victory before moving to Japan in 2017.
Joseph drove the Brave Blossoms World Cup programme which led to phenomenal success in 2019 and 2023.
Other Coaching Roles
Wellington NPC - Assistant Coach (2003-07)
Māori All Blacks - Head Coach (2006)
Wellington NPC - Head Coach (2007-10)
Māori All Blacks - Head Coach (2010-12)
Highlanders - Head Coach (2011-16)
Barbarians - Head Coach (2015)
Japan - Head Coach (2016-23)
Sunwolves - Head Coach (2017-18)
Highlanders - Head of Rugby (2024)
Highlanders - Head Coach (2025-current)
