About the Role
This is a full-time position, working a minimum of 40 guaranteed hours per week.
Reporting to the Head of the OFC Professional League Department, the Club Development Manager will work directly with participating clubs to support their transition into sustainable and professionally operated football organisations.
You will act as both a trusted advisor and hands-on development partner, supporting clubs across areas such as:
- Strategic planning and operational growth
- Commercial development and fan engagement
- Governance and compliance
- Revenue generation and sustainability
- Club operations and organisational capability
This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong relationship management, strategic thinking, and practical operational experience within football or sport.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting clubs in developing long-term growth and sustainability strategies
- Advising clubs on governance, business operations, commercial development, and operational best practice
- Supporting fan engagement, sponsorship, marketing, and revenue growth initiatives
- Delivering mentoring and educational initiatives for club staff and stakeholders
- Coordinating external consultants and development support programmes
- Monitoring club progress across operational, commercial, and governance objectives
- Supporting league-wide collaboration and professional standards
- Working closely with internal OFC departments and stakeholders across the region
- Attending league events and maintaining regular engagement with participating clubs
About You
You are an experienced relationship-builder who understands the realities of professional sport, football operations, and organisational growth.
You are commercially aware, strategically minded, and comfortable working across both high-level planning and hands-on operational support.
Most importantly, you enjoy helping organisations improve, develop, and succeed.
Qualifications
- Either a recognised bachelor’s degree in business, Sports Management, Commerce, or a related field or a minimum of five years relevant work experience. (must have)
- Postgraduate qualification in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (desirable)
- Relevant certifications or professional development in governance, compliance, or project management (desirable)
Professional Experience
- Proven experience working with football clubs or football organisations on operational and business development matters
- Strong understanding of football clubs as businesses, including commercial operations, revenue streams, marketing, and governance
- Previous experience advising or supporting clubs or sports organisations on strategic and operational issues
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Ability to influence, mentor, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across multiple environments
Bonus Points For
- Experience working within professional football environments
- Exposure to club licensing, compliance, or governance frameworks
- Experience in commercial partnerships, sponsorship, or fan engagement strategies
- Experience supporting club growth, operational transformation, or strategic planning initiatives
- Experience working across culturally diverse or international environments
- Additional language skills beyond English
Why Join OFC?
- Help shape the future of professional football in Oceania
- Play a key role in the launch and growth of the OFC Professional League
- Work directly with clubs across the Pacific region
- Join a passionate and purpose-driven football organisation
- Work in a collaborative, international, and fast-evolving environment
- Opportunity for regional travel and exposure to major football initiatives
Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Successful candidates will also be required to complete a Ministry of Justice criminal history check as part of the recruitment process.
Apply Now
If you’re excited about helping build the future of professional football across Oceania, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply at SEEK here.
Applications close Friday 5th June 2026, 5pm.