We are on the hunt for a proactive and detail-oriented Club Licencing & Compliance Officer to enhance our club standards and help shape the future of football in Oceania.
Application
We welcome applications from candidates based in New Zealand and overseas. If you are committed to driving excellence in football management and club compliance, we would love to hear from you!
About the role:
As Club Licencing and Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing Club Licensing across Oceania for OFC, OFC Pro League, and other OFC competitions.
- Serving as the main point of contact on Club Licensing matters for OFC, Member Associations, and Clubs.
- Organising and delivering engaging courses, seminars/workshops, and quality compliance audits for clubs.
- Conducting training (in-person and online) to assist clubs in effectively utilising the OFC COMET system.
- Regularly liaising with club management to support clubs through the licensing process, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
- Performing internal appraisals and providing expert guidance to clubs on licensing submissions.
- Reporting progress and preparing comprehensive assessments of club licensing submissions for OFC committees and executives.
- Continuously monitoring and advising on developments in Club Licensing standards.
- Enhancing administrative processes and documentation related to Club Licensing.
About You:
Our ideal candidate has:
- An understanding of Football, operating within a club environment and an understanding of the Pacific.
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of club licensing systems and professional football club governance.
- Experience with regulatory frameworks, auditing, and financial reporting.
- Understanding of FIFA, OFC, and Confederation structures and operations.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with proficiency in English (French language skills are advantageous).
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital project management tools.
- Flexibility to travel and willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends.
- Eligibility to drive in New Zealand, ability to satisfy Working with Children and Ministry of Justice criminal checks.
- Additional language skills beyond English would be an advantage.
The Next Steps
Please apply through SEEK and attach your cover letter highlighting your specific qualifications and recent experiences that are relevant to the role alongside your CV.