Coaches & Managers
Want to Coach or Manage a High Performance or Development Team?
Find out how selection works and what you need to do to get selected.
How Selection Works
Role of the Coach
Click on each job description below for the pdf document:
Requirements
Nominating
To apply for a coaching team position in 2027, please complete the Coach Nomination Form below.
Before submitting your application, please ensure you:
- Review the requirements of the role(s) you wish to apply for.
- Read the relevant position description(s) in full.
- Confirm that you can fulfil the expectations of the role.
Please note that some dates and programme details for 2027 are still being finalised. We will update this information as soon as it becomes available and will notify all applicants of any changes.
Application closing dates are as follows:
- U23 World Championships, U22 North and South Teams, U19 World Championships, U19 Development Team and World University Games: Sunday 15 November 2026
- U18 North and South Teams: Monday 25th January 2027
- U19 Beach Sprint Coach: Sunday 2 May 2027
We encourage all applicants to carefully consider the responsibilities and commitments associated with each position before applying.
Selection Policies
Athletes, coaches and managers should be familiar with all selection policies and key information.
For all information relating to Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui please click here.
For Rowing New Zealand's Anti-Match Fixing & Sports Betting Policy please click here.
Please see the Our Teams section for more information about specific teams.
For information about selection for the RNZ Pathway, please see the pathway section.