This newly created full-time Tournament and Competitions role is based in our head office in Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand, working as part of a small team, reporting directly to the Secretary General.We are seeking a person with badminton tournament knowledge and experience who can be part of the planning and management of 15-20 tournaments per year in the region to both maintain the high standards our tournaments are known for as well as assisting developing countries to implement and grow local competitions.A wealth of tournament and competitions planning and delivery experience exists within our organisation to provide comprehensive support to this role with opportunities to take on greater responsibilities within Badminton Oceania.If you want to be part of a team who are passionate about badminton, enjoy bringing your detailed planning to life to deliver well-organised tournaments and are looking for a role that offers variety, challenge and plenty of opportunity then this is the role for you.Job DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Tournaments and Competitions OfficerHOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time position equivalent to 40 hours per week across a 12 month period.
The role will involve work on weekends, evenings and at times during public holidays.
There is no lieu arrangement for this role, as the role offers flexibility outside of tournaments and country visits based on workload.Overseas travel is part of the role, at times up to 2-3 weeks out of New Zealand.REPORTING TO: BOC Secretary GeneralKEY RELATIONSHIPS WITH:InternalBOC staff (Administration Manager, Development & Participation Manager, Coaching and Development Manager, Development Officer, Communications Lead)ExternalBOC Member Associations Staff and VolunteersBadminton World Federation (BWF) Events and Development staffTechnical Officials – Referees, Umpires, Line JudgesLOCATION: The position is based at the Badminton Oceania Office: Ellerslie, Auckland, New ZealandROLE OVERVIEWThis is an entry-intermediate level position within a small sporting organisation to oversee the planning and implementation of tournaments and the development of competition structures in developing countries.Oversee the implementation of the Technical Officials pathways and assignment of Technical Officials to tournaments in the region.The position includes on-site attendance at Oceania Championships, including Para Badminton and BWF Grade 3 tournaments in the region to oversee, assist, provide training and represent Badminton Oceania.A key responsibility is to develop and integrate the Tournaments and Competitions areas of Member Associations across all areas including Para Badminton.Ensure delivery of strategic plan KPIs.Keep the relevant sections of the BOC website updated.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYOceania Championships (Open, Junior, Para)Assist with host venue selection and agreements.Plan, organize, and deliver championships in collaboration with hosts.Manage budgets, equipment logistics, Technical Officials, and contractors.Oversee tournament entries, draws, and software management.Produce post-tournament reports with recommendations and collect metrics.BWF Grade 3 Tournaments in OceaniaManage annual calendars, tournament sanctioning, and logistics.Work with hosts to ensure compliance with regulations and provide support.Oversee budgets, equipment, and Technical Officials appointments.Handle entry, draws, and communications with BWF.Produce post-event reports and update regulations as needed.Member Association CompetitionsDevelop competition guidelines for Pacific Member Associations.Support implementation of competition formats and workforce training.Facilitate technical officials' training and tournament software use.Assist in planning and ensuring quality player experiences.GeneralContribute to BOC's operational planning and reporting.Manage the Oceania Masters in Paradise event or any other additional event which may arise.Collaborate with the Communications Officer to promote events.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSA passion for badminton and a commitment to the development of the sport in the Oceania region.Some experience in planning and delivering badminton tournaments and competitions.Excellent communication and relationship management skills with a proactive and flexible attitude.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.High levels of competency in English – spoken and written.The flexibility to work in a small team working at all levels from grassroots to high performance.Good time management including the ability to work flexible hours and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise work and meet timelines.Knowledge of the BWF Competition regulations.Experience in setting up tournaments, scheduling and managing the tournament using Tournament Software.An understanding of the Oceania region, the people and cultures.Performance OutcomesPositive feedback from Stakeholders including Tournament Hosts, Players, Technical Officials, Contractors and Staff.New initiatives introduced into existing tournaments.An increase in the number of Pacific countries staging national tournaments.Positive and collaborative relationships with a wide range of personalities both internally and externally.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?What's your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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