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Wellington Phoenix ACADEMY | PHysiotherapist
About the Role
We’re looking for a Sports Physiotherapist (0.5 FTE) to join the Wellington Phoenix Football Club’s academy medical and performance team. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working with youth athletes and has a genuine interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and pitch-side support.
The role is 20 hours per week, with weekend work required for match-day coverage across the academy. You’ll be part of a supportive physio team, working alongside another 0.5 FTE physio and a full-time physiotherapist who coordinates scheduling, provides mentoring, and leads ongoing professional development.
The Wellington Phoenix Academy has eight teams. For this position, you’ll be working with the Men’s 14’s, 15’s, 16’s and 18’s, and the Women’s 16’s and 18’s.
Key Responsibilities
– Take part in regular CPD, case discussions, and skill-development sessions with the physiotherapy team.
– Provide physiotherapy support to academy players across a range of age groups.
– Carry out injury assessments and develop practical rehab and return-to-play plans.
– Help with weekend match-day cover, including managing acute injuries on the sideline.
– Work closely with coaches, sports science staff, and the wider medical team to support player performance and wellbeing.
– Assist with injury tracking, monitoring player loads, and keeping accurate notes.
How to Apply
Applications close Wednesday 24th December 2025. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to samw@wellingtonphoenix.com outlining your suitability for the role.
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
