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Global Elite Sports is a Sports & Entertainment recruitment agency operating in New Zealand and Aust

Global Elite Sports specialises in sourcing elite talent and experience to deliver great outcomes within the sporting and corporate arenas. We have an extensive global reach with established networks and boast a high calibre team of professionals who are focussed on high service levels, integrity, strong relationships and professional delivery.

30/09/2026

EXECUTIVE SEARCH | CEO – HONG KONG CHINA RUGBY 🏉
Global Elite Sports is proud to partner with Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) on the global search for its next Chief Executive Officer.

An exceptional opportunity to lead one of Asia’s most established and internationally recognised rugby organisations, including the iconic Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

With Hong Kong’s men preparing for Rugby World Cup 2027, this is an exciting time to lead the next chapter of Hong Kong rugby.

Click on the link in our bio for more information or a confidential discussion:

18/09/2026

🏉 OPPORTUNITY | RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027
Global Elite Sports is excited to be partnering with STH Group on another fantastic opportunity to join the team delivering the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Experiences programme in Australia.

We’re searching for an Inventory & Ticketing Coordinator to join the Sydney-based team and play an important role behind the scenes of one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

Working closely with the Head of Ticketing & Inventory Management, you’ll support ticketing operations, inventory coordination, allocations, systems, data and reporting - with the opportunity to gain hands-on event delivery experience as the tournament approaches.

We’d love to hear from candidates who are:
🎟️ Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
💻 Confident working with systems, data and Excel
🤝 A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively
🏟️ Passionate about building a career in sport and major events

📍 Sydney, Australia
📅 Fixed term to December 2027

This is a brilliant opportunity to build your major events experience while helping deliver an unforgettable Rugby World Cup 2027 experience.

Click on the link in our bio to 👉 Apply:

14/09/2026

DREAM ROLE | NEW ZEALAND OLYMPIC COMMITTEE 🥇

We are delighted to partner with the The New Zealand Team to undertake the search to appoint their new Commercial Partnerships Executive.

Based at Olympic House in Parnell, Auckland, you’ll work at the heart of New Zealand sport - managing a portfolio of Official Partners, building relationships that matter, and helping brands bring their partnerships to life through world-class activations.

You’ll work directly with New Zealand’s Olympic athletes, support partner functions and selection announcements, and play a role in Games-time hosting programmes that showcase the very best of the New Zealand Team on the global stage.

What we’re looking for:
🔹 Experience in account management, sponsorship, marketing or brand activation (agency, brand, sports or commercial background)
🔹 Outstanding relationship management and communication skills
🔹 A sharp eye for detail and a knack for innovative, mutually beneficial partnerships
🔹 Strong project and event management capability
🔹 A genuine passion for sport - prior industry experience isn’t essential

📅 Applications close Wed 30 September 2026

With LA28 just under two years away and Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, this is one of the most exciting times in a generation to join the NZOC!

Click on the following link to apply or reach out directly for more information
https://clientapps.jobadder.com/98020/global-elite-sports/924702/new-zealand-olympic-committee-nzoc-commercial-partnerships-executive

08/09/2026

Day 1 SportNXT in Melbourne - Takeaways:

🧠 Outthink, not outspend: Australia and NZ can’t compete financially with larger countries, making innovation, leadership and demonstrating sport’s wider value essential.

💰 Private investment: As more capital flows into sport, keeping fans, participants and purpose at the heart of decision-making will be critical.

🌍 The global fan: With fewer than 0.5% of Chelsea FC fans ever visiting Stamford Bridge, creating authentic connections with global and digital audiences is increasingly important.

🤖 AI & brand: With 80% of searches ending at the AI summary, organisations have less control over their brand narrative - what others say about you increasingly shapes how AI represents you.

So good catching up with old friends and industry colleagues, while also making plenty of great new connections along the way!

04/09/2026

🏉 HEAD OF EVENT DELIVERY | RWC27 EXPERIENCES
An exciting opportunity to play a senior leadership role in the delivery of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Experiences Programme in Australia.

Global Elite Sports is proud to partner with Rugby World Cup Experiences to appoint an experienced Major Events Professional to lead the Event Delivery function for this mega global sporting event.
Based in Sydney, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership across venue operations, hospitality, food & beverage, event overlay, fit-out and fan experience.

We’re looking for an accomplished event delivery leader who brings:
• Significant leadership experience across major sporting events, hospitality or complex large-scale projects
• A proven track record delivering major event, hospitality and fan experience programmes
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management capability
• Experience building and leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams
A fantastic opportunity to help deliver one of the world’s biggest sporting events and create unforgettable experiences for fans from around the globe.
📍 Sydney, Australia
📅 Fixed term to December 2027
Please click on the link in our bio for more information

02/09/2026

🏏 Independent Director Opportunities | NZC
We are proud to partner with New Zealand Cricket to support the appointment of Independent Directors to its Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of New Zealand’s leading summer sport at a time of significant evolution and opportunity for cricket, both here in Aotearoa and globally.

NZC is seeking expressions of interest from experienced leaders who can bring strong governance capability, fresh perspective and expertise across one or more of the following areas:
• Commercial & financial
• Community cricket
• International & high performance
• Media, marketing & broadcast
• Governance & strategic leadership

📩 To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
📅 Applications close Wed 30 September 2026
Please click on the link in our bio for more information.
New Zealand Cricket

01/09/2026

⚽ Global Elite Sports is delighted to be partnering with the Wellington Phoenix Football Club to recruit their next Academy Operations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in developing the next generation of New Zealand football talent.

Reporting to the Director of Football, the Academy Operations Manager will lead the day-to-day off-field operations of the Wellington Phoenix Academy, helping create a professional, high-performing and people-first environment for players, coaches and staff.

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive sports professional who brings:
⚽ Experience in football or high-performance sport operations
⚽ Strong organisational and stakeholder management capability
⚽ An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
⚽ A genuine passion for developing and supporting young athletes
⚽ A humble, team-first approach aligned with the Phoenix Way – courage, conviction and connection

📍 Lower Hutt, Wellington
📅 Applications close Friday 11 September 2026

If you’re passionate about football and want to make a meaningful contribution to the future of the game in Aotearoa, please click on the link in our bio

26/08/2026

Congratulations to Emily Downes on her recent appointment as the new CEO of Equestrian Sports New Zealand.

Emily is an experienced senior executive who brings an impressive combination of strategic leadership, sporting system experience, strong stakeholder engagement and a genuine passion for people and performance.

We wish Emily, the ESNZ Board and the wider equestrian community every success as the organisation heads into its exciting next chapter. 🐴

25/08/2026

OPPORTUNITY | COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER – WELLINGTON PHOENIX
How often do you get the opportunity to combine commercial sales, partnerships and professional sport while helping shape the growth of one of New Zealand’s most recognised sporting brands? ⚽🔥

Global Elite Sports are excited to be partnering with Wellington Phoenix FC to recruit their new Commercial Sales Manager.

With the Phoenix continuing to grow both on and off the field, this is a key appointment focused on driving new commercial partnerships, sponsorship revenue and corporate hospitality opportunities for the Club.

We’re looking for a genuine new business hunter – someone who loves opening doors, building relationships and turning conversations into meaningful, long-term commercial partnerships.

We’d love to hear from people with:
⚽ A proven track record in sales / business development
🤝 Outstanding relationship-building and influencing skills
📈 Experience generating and closing new commercial opportunities
💡 A creative approach to developing partnership solutions
🏟️ Experience across sport, sponsorship, media, agency, hospitality or events would be highly regarded

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine commercial impact and play an important role in the next chapter of the Wellington Phoenix.
Click on the link in our bio for more information. ⚽🔥

18/08/2026

Congratulations to Samantha Findlay on her recent appointment as Head of Stakeholder Servicing at Rugby World Cup Experiences.

Sam brings an outstanding background in major international sport, events and hospitality, having worked across the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Rugby World Cup France 2023, UEFA events and Expo 2020 Dubai, alongside an impressive portfolio of global brands and rights holders.

Her experience leading complex stakeholder programmes and delivering world-class guest experiences makes her a fantastic addition to the team as preparations build towards Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.

Congratulations Sam - best wishes for this exciting new chapter!🏉👏 STH

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