FIJI RAKAVI FOOTBALL UNION LIMITED VACANCY: GM HPU

The Fiji Rakavi Football Union Limited (FRFU) is based in the Nation’s capital of Suva and is responsible for administering the sport of Rugby Union across 14 provinces. The major responsibility of FRFU is to continuously develop and improve processes by enabling pathways from the “grassroots” level through to elite and professional levels. FRFU endeavors to enhance players’ and officials’ competencies locally and internationally.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join Fiji Rugby as it continues to develop into a strong contender at the highest level across all formats in the world of Rugby Union.

1. GENERAL MANAGER – HIGH-PERFORMANCE UNIT

As General Manager High Performance, you will be responsible for the direction and management of all of Fiji Rakavi’s international and domestic elite athlete training environments. The primary objective of this position is to improve Fiji Rakavi’s level of success and status within International Rugby.

This is a senior management role encompassing all operational facets of Fiji’s High-Performance program. This would include overseeing national senior squads (Men’s, Women’s, 7’s, and 15’s), national age grade teams, national academy programs, and the coordination of High-Performance Unit programs in line with the National High-Performance plan.

You will lead the creation of an environment within which coaches and athletes, in both the Men’s and Women’s programs, can develop to their full potential and excel at an international level. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and plans that will deliver high-performance results on the global stage.

ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Proven experience and performance success working with and leading teams within elite high-performance sport.
• Experience working within professional or international Rugby essential
• Previous knowledge of and exposure to world leading high performance sports systems.
• An understanding of the characteristics of effective high-performance athlete and coach development pathways with proven experience implementing these.
• Highly skilled and proven record in effective management of people and building cultures within high performance teams to achieve peak performance.
• Ability to manage and measure results including strategic and campaign planning setting clear objectives, assigning responsibility for tasks and decisions, and monitoring progress against targets
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Communicates openly and honestly, in a way that promotes trust and understanding.
• Effectively stakeholder leadership and management with key partners (including World Rugby, Fiji Government, Commercial sponsors, etc.)
• Proven financial management skills and experience
• Understanding of Fijian culture and customs

This is an opportunity to lead the performance program and work with some of the world’s best Rugby talent at an exciting time as Fiji Rakavi continues to develop into a strong contender on the world stage!

Application

Applications for this position should include three referees, a current resume, and certificates. Applicants must address each aspect of the key roles and accountabilities areas to emphasize their proven experience to deliver the responsibilities of the role.

All applications will be treated with strict confidence and should be received by 4.00 pm 26th January 2025. Applications for this position must be emailed to hro@fijirugby.net. Hard copies of the application will not be accepted. 

Fiji Rakavi Football Union Limited thanks all applicants for your interest and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.