Sport Management Internship with Hockey New Zealand
OVERVIEW
Ever wondered what it takes to keep an international sports team running?
Join HNZ and the Vantage Black Sticks for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of high-performance sport. This volunteer role puts you at the heart of the action, working alongside elite athletes, coaches, and management staff.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
You’ll be involved in the planning and delivery of key campaigns, supporting both home events and overseas tours, and working alongside experienced staff across management, coaching, medical, and performance.
The role is flexible, ideally Auckland-based, and the hours follow the team’s schedule, giving you exposure to everything from day-to-day operations to major events.
While this is a volunteer placement, it’s designed to build your skills, grow your confidence, and give you meaningful professional development in one of New Zealand’s top sporting environments..
Help plan and deliver the 2026 VBS international program.
Learn from experienced professionals, managers, coaches, and performance staff.
Coordinate travel, apparel, promotional activities, tour and event logistics for local and global tours.
Take ownership of real projects that make a difference and impact the athletes and support staff directly.
Be part of major home events and remotely support teams competing across the world.
Interested?
Please contact our Vantage Black Sticks Team Services Manager, Dee Leggat, to express your interest
denise.leggat@hockeynz.co.nz
