WORK EXPERIENCE/PLACEMENT/VOLUNTEER ROLES
We are always on the lookout for game day volunteers for both our A-League teams and the Academy.
Get in touch! – Email recruitment@wellingtonphoenix.com with your desired department you want to be involved in!
Wellington Phoenix ACADEMY | Physiotherapy Intern
Reports to: Head Academy Physiotherapist/Assistant Physiotherapist
Location: Fraser Park, Lower Hutt
Key Responsibilities
– Assist with game day injury management, including acute assessment and strapping
– Provide pitch-side support during matches
– Assist with game day athlete monitoring and recovery protocols
– Contribute to maintaining a professional medical environment
What We’re Looking For:
Essential
– Current physiotherapy student or NZ-registered physiotherapist
– Valid First Aid Certificate
– Understanding of football demands and pitch-side care
Personal Attributes
– Strong interest in football and sports performance
– Professional presentation and communication skills
– Highly organised and proactive
– Driven, dependable, and eager to learn
What You Will Gain
– Direct experience within New Zealand’s professional football environment
– Hands-on pitch-side exposure in competitive match settings
– Mentorship from experienced football physiotherapists during the week and weekend
– Insight into academy-level athlete management
– A professional reference and formal feedback upon completion
This role is ideal for individuals seeking to pursue a career in sports or elite athlete physiotherapy and wanting to differentiate themselves with genuine high-performance exposure.
Please Note:
• This is an unpaid internship
• The physiotherapist will receive a reference and feedback form at the conclusion of their time at the club.
Contact:
Please send through a CV and cover letter to: samw@wellingtonphoenix.com with Physiotherapy Intern as the subject line.
Wellington Phoenix ACADEMY | GOALKEEPING COACH INTERN
Department: Goalkeeping | Reports to: Head of Academy Goalkeeping | Location: Fraser Park, Lower Hutt
Tasks Involved
– Plan & deliver goalkeeping sessions to boys & girls aged between U14’s and U16’s
– Plan & deliver match day goalkeeping warmups to boys & girls aged between U14’s and U16’s
– Shadow other coaches to learn from them
– Become familiar with the Wellington Phoenix goalkeeping curriculum
– Provide feedback to players and coaches
Skills Required
– General understanding of goalkeeping techniques
– Competent on field ability to serve at goalkeepers
– Time management
– Adaptability
What the successful candidate will gain:
– Experience with one of New Zealand’s only professional football clubs
– The chance to learn from two of the highest quality goalkeeping coaches in New Zealand
– The chance to work with some of the highest quality goalkeepers at their ages in New Zealand
– Insight into the Wellington Phoenix goalkeeping curriculum
Please note this is an unpaid internship. The successful candidate will receive a reference and feedback form at the conclusion of their time at the club.
Please send through a CV and cover letter to: edwardh@wellingtonphoenix.com with Goalkeeper Coach Intern as the subject line.
Wellington Phoenix | Analyst Intern
Department: Analysis
Reports to: Head Analyst/Assistant Analyst
Location: NZCIS, Upper Hutt
Tasks Involved
• Filming, coding and uploading trainings
• Code 1-2 A-League games weekly
• Provide 1-2 A-League Tactical Reports weekly
• Providing analytical insight
• Support on-site with various analysis tasks
Soft Skills Required
• Understanding of football tactics and A-League teams
• Comfortable with using Mac software
• Competency in using google sheets/excel/keynote
• Time management
Characteristics
• Knowledge and interest in football
• Well organised, respectful, good self-presentation and professionalism
• Good communicator
• Proactive, driven, diligent
What an analyst intern will gain
• Experience with one of New Zealand’s only professional football clubs
• Experience using Hudl Sportscode/Studio for trainings, games, and other analysis-related tasks
• Access to football analysis tools and programmes
• Exposure to A-League analysis set-up
• Insight into football analysis at A-League level.
Please Note:
• This is an unpaid internship.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide and use their own personal laptop (MacBook Air/ MacBook Pro)
• The analyst intern will receive a reference and feedback form at the conclusion of their time at the club.
Contact:
Please send through a CV and cover letter to: recruitment@wellingtonphoenix.com with Analyst Intern as the subject line
