Inventory Systems & Operations Manager (Apparel and Equipment)

About NZ Football:

Football is the global game, and in Aotearoa New Zealand it is the largest participation sport, offering meaningful experiences and opportunities for everyone. From tamariki to seniors, community players to high-performance athletes, football connects people across all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. At New Zealand Football, our purpose is to enrich lives, connect communities, and inspire our future through high-quality football experiences. Our vision is to unite communities and inspire generations through the game we love. Te Kākahu o New Zealand Football reflects our shared strength, identity and purpose woven from ambition, excellence and inspiration, with threads of unity, care, guardianship and connection. From these foundations flow the values that guide how we work and show up for one another and the game. We are committed to upholding the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are 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.

New Zealand Football is seeking applications for an Inventory Systems & Operations Manager (Apparel and Equipment). This role provides efficient services for the management and administration of warehouse operations and the inventory management system, currently Cin7, and is responsible for apparel, equipment and footwear requirements across key functional areas, including staff, teams, community, technical, referee and competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage NZF’s inventory management system (Cin7), ensuring accurate stock records and reporting.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including the storage, distribution and tracking of apparel, footwear and equipment.
• Coordinate inventory/ print requests and fulfilment across national teams, competitions, community football and business functions.
• Support inventory planning, replenishment and forecasting to ensure stock is available when and where it is needed.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, freight providers and apparel partners
• Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across NZF, delivering practical and user-friendly inventory solutions that support the needs of teams, programmes and events.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory processes, warehouse operations and reporting.

About You

You are highly organised, detail-oriented and enjoy bringing structure and efficiency to operational processes. You have a strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations, and take pride in maintaining accurate systems and records. You are comfortable balancing operational delivery with planning and problem-solving, and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure programmes and events are well supported. You are proactive, adaptable and always looking for opportunities to improve the way things are done.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum two years' experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, stock control, order fulfilment or a similar role.
• Experience using inventory management systems such as Cin7 or comparable platforms.
• Strong administration, reporting and record-keeping skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating inventory, equipment or logistics requirements across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working within a sporting organisation or similar environment would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role behind the scenes in supporting football across Aotearoa New Zealand. From national teams and competitions to community football initiatives, you'll help ensure our apparel, footwear and equipment operations run smoothly and efficiently. You'll join a passionate team, contribute to meaningful projects and play an important part in delivering high-quality football experiences throughout New Zealand.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Research shows that individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this role and believe you have what it takes, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive, and we're committed to making it accessible for everyone. We value diverse perspectives and the unique contributions each person brings to our culture. Put simply, you can be yourself here.

Applications close 5pm 26 August, however we will review applications as they are received and may close the advert early if an appointment is made. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.