Position

Head of Pathways Manager

Reports to (title)

Chief Executive Officer - CEO North Harbour Rugby Union (“NHRU”)

Direct reports

As per NHRU organisational chart

Functional relationships with

Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Manager, Marketing Executive,

HOD’s, Board of Directors, other NHRU staff

External Relationships

The general public, sponsors, partners, community, and other funders, NZR, other Provincial Unions, Blues Rugby

Salary and other Benefits

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Overall leadership of the performance Pathway program with the responsibility of managing staff as per the organisational chart. Leading community coaching role for WTG group and academy players to transition into high-performance programs and campaigns lead by NPC and FPC with the opportunity for them to transition into full-time professional environments in rugby.
• The position enables the game to be delivered and continues to develop in the North Harbour Region, by playing the key role in growing and developing our athletes and support staff with aspirations of high performance.
• Work closely with the CEO and Head coach of the NPC team in driving the overall Strategy, Vision, and Purpose of NHRU.
• Lead Pathways Team which includes the Pathways Manager, Academy S&C Coaches and support staff (contractors to Programmes).
• Lead Representative Pathways Programme (everything other than High-Performance (NPC) This includes men and women’s 7’s, FPC, Development, U19’s, Blues Cup, U18’s A’s and B’s and U18 Girls.
• Tasked with supporting the identification, recruitment and development of coaches, Managers and players in collaboration with the NPC Head Coach, Academy manager and Community Rep team.
• Lead Pathway Strategy for Players, Coaches, and Managers: Design pathway strategy from U18s through to NPC. Design and develop pathways for players, coaches and managers in the NHRU region for both men’s and women's programmes. Collaborate with community youth pathways to ensure cohesion.
• Coach Development lead for identified Pathway Coaches in Premier men and women, 21’s and 85’s. Support HOD rep in delivery of DRC Level 2, Level 1 foundation and rugby Smart.
• Integration with High Performance, linking NPC Coaching staff to community Rugby to develop Club Players and Coaches. Ensure Alignment between High performance (NPC) and Club in terms of expectations and trends of the game.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management. Seek Alignment between High performance (NPC) and Club in terms of expectations and trends of the game. 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

Area of Accountability:

Health & Safety

Specific Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicator

• To report all incidents and accidents to their manager and/or Team Medical staff.
• Communicate health and safety issues to the Health and Safety Representative/Committee.
• Be aware of significant hazards related to their role.
• Participate in relevant health and safety training.

• All incidents/accidents reported.
• Fully trained to the extent required by the role.
• No Lost Time Injuries (LTI’s).

Area of Accountability: Percentage of Total Job:

Leadership /Management 30% (100% Amateur)

Specific Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicator

• Lead the Pathways team ensuring each team member is aware of their responsibilities and supported in their endeavours to meet their KPIs.
• Analyse the needs of the department ensuring roles fulfil the requirements of NHRU, staff training and upskilling are in place and when appropriate, recommend any restructuring and staff changes.
• Lead process of employment of new, or replacement of current, staff as needed.
• Liaise with other managers to ensure close and positive working relationships with all other NHRU departments, especially in joint operations/events/promotions.

• Department meets KPI’s, which are reported in an appropriate fashion.
• Team culture is aligned with organisational purpose.
• Recommendations on department structure received and reviewed annually.
• All staff employment and inductions are performed professionally.
• Attended meetings, and run joint events in partnership with other Departments

Area of Accountability:

Percentage of Total Job:

Community Coaching

40% (100% Amateur)

Specific Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicator

• Liaise with High-performance Management staff of North Harbour Performance staff (including relevant 

  service providers).

• Assist with the campaign preparation for NPC (WTG Group pre-NPC).

• Assist with the campaign preparation & management - Farah Palmer Cup.

• Oversee the campaign preparation & management - Blues Cup/Super Rugby 20’s/Northern Regions/Rep. programmes.

• Promotion of academy and community players into High-performance teams (NPC) or other Representative teams.
• Talent ID from within the region and 

  securing contractual obligations into the programme.

• Collaboratively linking NPC Head Coach, NHRU Academy Manager and Blues for talent identification and retention within the region.

Area of Accountability:

Percentage of Total Job:

Strategic

20% (100% Amateur)

Specific Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicator

• Lead the development and implementation of the performance strategy for NHRU.
• Lead the integration and alignment of the Blues Regional High-Performance Program.
• Lead the development of the Women’s Performance Programs.

• Performance strategy aligned to NHRU strategy and cognisant of the other parts of the organisation.
• Department KPIs and objectives achieved
• Department operating within Budget expectations.

Area of Accountability:

Percentage of Total Job:

Women’s & Girls rugby

10% (100% Amateur)

Specific Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicator

• Identify, develop, and implement additional strategies that will assist with the achievement of the NZR W&G’s strategy to align with NHRU.
• work collaboratively with the community team HOD and W&G’s Manager to identify talent and create aspirational pathways for female athletes.
• Manage FPC Head coach and FPC Manager to ensure best practice campaign management is implemented.
• Develop systems and processes to ensure the ongoing success of these programmes.

• Grow the player pool In community rugby to assist the HP programme in having the best athletes to select for the FPC campaign.
• Prepare athletes to be ready to transition from FPC into SR Aupiki.

Area of Accountability:

Percentage of Total Job:

Cross-Functional Collaboration

10% (100% Community)

Specific Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicator

• Working across ALL teams at NHRU.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic growth initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with other NHRU departments.
• Ensure any potential conflicts are raised with appropriate people.
• Develop, foster, and leverage external stakeholder relationships – clubs, Blues etc.
• Liaise with other Managers to ensure close and positive working relationship with all other NHRU Departments, especially in joint events/promotions.

• Positive feedback from all parts of the 

  organisation.

• Strategic growth targets met alongside BAU activities.
• Positive and financially beneficial external stakeholder relationships in place.
• Staff and HOD meetings contribution is positive, respectful, and focused.