Insights and Special Projects Lead

About NZ Football:

Football is the global game and Football in New Zealand is the biggest game in the country, providing experiences and opportunities for all – male and female, young and not so young, talented athletes and community level players. New Zealand Football’s purpose is to enrich lives and connect people through positive experiences to build strong communities, and our staff are passionate and talented people who are committed to living our core Values: Enjoyment, Respect, Collaboration, Inclusive and Ambition.  New Zealand Football is committed to upholding the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is embarking on a journey to grow and embed a rich, vibrant culture of diversity and inclusion. We aim to make football the most inclusive sport in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we’d love you to join us.

The position works across the Community Football Department to deliver data-driven insights, manage special projects, and ensure the effective maintenance and continuous improvement of key digital systems and reporting processes.

This role leads the development of insights and reporting frameworks that inform decision-making and optimise outcomes for the Community Football Department and its federations. Through a strong focus on analytics, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, the role supports the delivery of football services and strategic priorities in line with the Football in New Zealand Strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality business analytics and insights.
• Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement business intelligence tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
• Support the GM Community Football in the planning and execution of strategic projects across the community football department
• Take a lead role in cross-functional projects that require analytical expertise, data interpretation, or systems innovation
• Maintain overarching responsibility for the efficient operation, development, and integration of key systems (National Registration System, online learning platforms and hubs, data collection and reporting platforms)
• Provide training, coaching, and support to optimise system use and enhance digital capability.

We’re looking for someone with experience working in a business analytics, data insights, or digital systems role, ideally with experience in the sports sector (not necessarily in football). Someone with experience managing or contributing to digital system development, developing insights reports, dashboards, and data visualisations (in PowerBI is preferred) and a proven success in leading or supporting cross-functional projects.