Oceania Football Confederation Looking for Head of Member Association (MA) Services at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Department: Professional Football

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Auckland

Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for enhancing football management and operations, building the capacities of football stakeholders, and making a lasting impact across Oceania. If you are eager to help shape the future of football in the region, we encourage you to apply.

About The Role

As Head of MA Services, you will lead and manage the MA Services team, ensuring the effective delivery of our programs and activities, including capacity-building initiatives in football management. Your leadership and experience will be instrumental in driving the professionalization of football management and operations throughout the region.

Join us, in our Auckland location, as our Head of MA Services!

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, manage, and develop the MA Services team, fostering a high-performing culture aligned with OFC’s core values and strategic framework.
• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor the OFC MA Services strategy and annual operational plans to enhance services to Member Associations.
• Budget & Reporting: Oversee the MA Services budget, ensuring optimization and alignment with strategic objectives, while providing management reports and performance data.
• Capacity Building: Design, manage, and successfully deliver innovative capacity-building programs in football management, governance, operations, and leadership, ensuring a Member Association-centric approach. These initiatives will drive professionalization, enhance corporate governance, and improve football management across the region.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with OFC policies, financial regulations, and partner requirements in the delivery of OFC MA Services programmes.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong internal and external relationships (including regional and international football stakeholders – FIFA, Confederations, member associations).

Core Competencies

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Extensive experience in designing, managing, and evaluating capacity-building and development programs, particularly in football management and corporate governance with a focus on delivering impactful results.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage networks of experts in football or sports leadership, corporate management, and operations.
• A strong understanding of Member Associations’ structures and operations, as well as regional and international football structures (e.g., FIFA, Confederations).
• Experience in managing funding programs for stakeholders, including risk management and financial controls.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally respecting diversity and understanding the needs of others.
• Solid planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in preparing clear and concise reports and the ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.

Qualifications And/or Work Experience

A tertiary qualification at a Master’s level in Football Management and Governance or equivalent qualifications and/or at least five years’ experience in football management and Members Association.

Discover the perks of joining OFC in this full-time position

• An annual salary of between $120,000 and $140,000
• Working hours usually being 40 hours each week, with a minimum guaranteed 30 hours each week
• We offer all our permanent employees the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home 2 days per week. Achieve a seamless balance between work and life while enjoying the convenience of free onsite parking.
• Medical and Life insurance for you and eligible dependents
• A supportive team culture – we love what we do!
• Making a meaningful different to lives across Oceania!

Application

We welcome applications from candidates based in New Zealand. If you are passionate about making a difference in football in Oceania and have the relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

The Next Steps

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and play a key role in shaping the future of football in Oceania, we want to hear from you.

Please attach your cover letter highlighting your specific qualifications and recent experiences that are relevant to the role alongside your CV to [email protected]

Applications close at 4.00PM (NZST) on 26 March 2025. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.

About OFC

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is the umbrella organisation for national football associations across Oceania, actively engaged in promoting football as a tool for social development. Committed to leaving a positive impact in the communities we serve; OFC delivers award-winning Sport for Development Programs that utilise football to enhance lives across the Pacific region.