LEAD THE ALIGNMENT AND DELIVERY OF AN ATHLETE CENTRED PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR THE AUPIKI HUB AND MATATŪ CONTRACTED ATHLETES, SO AS TO ASSIST IN THE TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE. DEVELOP, ARTICULATE AND IMPLEMENT A CLEAR VISION FOR THE HUB AND MATATŪ STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDES INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS FOR PLAYERS CONTRACTED ALL APPLICABLE MATATŪ PROGRAMS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH THE RUGBY PROGRAM’S NEEDS AND THOSE OF LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAYER.

Full job description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the Crusaders & Matatū marketing strategy, overseeing all aspects of brand, campaign, and fan engagement. You’ll develop and execute integrated marketing plans, manage a talented team, and ensure our campaigns are compelling, on-brand, and deliver real results. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to create innovative experiences for our fans and support the club’s commercial objectives.

Full Job Description

We are currently seeking a Team Manager for our 2026 campaign to deliver a world leading Super Rugby campaign in the 2026 Aupiki competition.

This position will take full responsibility for the Team Manager role to manage and lead all aspects of team operations and logistics for the 2026 Matatūcampaign. This role specifically will focus on working with the Head coach and key management to deliver core logistics and operations, administration, leading preparation for home and away game logistics as well as operations for the team on game days, training day operations for the team including set up, and any other administration tasks.

Full Job Description

Engaged on a contract for services across the pre-season and season, the Content Creator & Producer will deliver engaging long- and short-form digital media of both photography and video content that brings the Matatū story to life. 

You will collaborate with players, staff, and community partners to capture: 

• Behind-the-scenes insights 

• Player personalities and journeys 

• Community connections and impact stories 

• Bringing our partnerships to life through our channels 

• Matchday energy and highlights 

Your work will amplify the voices of our diverse and talented wāhine toa (women warriors) and help shape Matatū’s digital presence. 

Full Job Description

• Provide performance nutritional support and guidance to Crusaders Rugby Team players and Crusaders Academy athletes.

• Advise individuals and groups on daily nutrition for performance and health.

• Translate the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations.

• Track and document outcomes of nutrition services.

• Serve as a food and nutrition resource for athletes.

• Deliver sports nutrition education, including practical sessions.

• Assist with the education and management of safe use of performance-based supplementation.