[Hiring] Head Coach @Inside Edge

Role Description

We're seeking an inspiring and experienced Head Coach to lead New Zealand's national women's team (WHITE FERNS) on the international stage in a full-time fixed-term position through to October 2029. With domestic and international travel forming part of the role, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the WHITE FERNS. You’ll create an environment where players and staff thrive, performance standards are embraced, and sustained success is achieved.

• Lead and inspire the WHITE FERNS environment, creating a culture built on trust, accountability, inclusion, resilience, and high performance standards.
• Develop players and support staff through strong leadership, individual development planning, clear communication, and meaningful relationships.
• Lead campaign planning, team preparation, and tactical execution across bilateral series, ICC events, and other international competitions.
• Work closely with selectors and performance specialists to support player identification, succession planning, and long-term programme success.
• Represent the WHITE FERNS and New Zealand Cricket with professionalism while building strong relationships across the domestic and international cricket landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching at international, franchise, or elite domestic level.
• Strong technical, tactical, and strategic understanding of women's cricket across multiple formats.
• Demonstrated success leading high performance programmes and developing elite athletes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and belief.
• Ability to make clear decisions, manage complexity, and build collaborative relationships across a broad stakeholder network.

Benefits

• Lead one of New Zealand's most recognised national sporting teams on the world stage.
• Play a key role in the continued growth and success of women's cricket in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Work within a high-performance environment committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• A range of benefits and exclusive offers through our commercial partners.