Join one of the world's leading canoe sprint programmes preparing for Los Angeles 2028 & Brisbane 2032
Coach Olympic and World Championship medallists and emerging international talent
Auckland based, travel with the team

Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) is the national sporting organisation responsible for sprint, marathon and ocean kayaking in New Zealand. Over recent Olympic cycles, New Zealand has established itself as one of the world's leading canoe sprint nations, delivering consistent Olympic, World Championship and World Cup success across multiple events.

eporting to the High Performance Director, the High Performance Coach will play a critical role in delivering daily training excellence, supporting athlete development and contributing to international performance outcomes.

Working as part of an integrated coaching team, the role will coach high performance kayak sprint athletes and crews within Canoe Racing New Zealand's performance programme and will help create an environment that enables athletes to achieve sustained world-class performance.

This is a rare opportunity to coach within a collaborative, ambitious and athlete-centred environment alongside internationally recognised athletes, coaches and performance support staff while helping shape the future of one of the world's most successful canoe sprint programmes.

The High Performance Coach role requires not only technical expertise but also clear communication skills and strong inspirational leadership to guide and mentor the athlete group. To be considered for this role, you must have a proven track record of delivering high-performance results at the elite or U23 international level.

A deep understanding of the needs of athletes, coaches, and the broader high-performance paddling community, combined with the ability to work collaboratively alongside multidisciplinary teams, is critical. As no motor boats are permitted on Lake Pupuke, candidates must have the ability and willingness to regularly paddle alongside athletes within the performance environment.

Candidates from New Zealand or based internationally are invited to apply. Relocation and visa support may be available if the appointed candidate is located offshore.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated High Performance Coach to join a world-class performance programme building towards Los Angeles 2028, Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

The High Performance Coach - Kayak Sprint, Canoe Racing New Zealand search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment.

In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on +61 408 258 337 or FREECALL NEW ZEALAND 0800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.

Canoe Racing New Zealand

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