Vacancy

Events and Activation Officer
An exciting opportunity to join the Badminton Manawatū (BM) team as our Events and Activation Officer.

BM Events and Activation Officer will work across the rohe to activate and support all badminton events, programmes and competitions aligned with our strategic goals. Fostering key relationships with participants, schools, youth activity providers, Badminton NZ, regional badminton associations and our local community to ensure we co-design and initiate events that meet the needs of our community. This is a part-time permanent position – 20 hours per week, $25 per hour. Evening and Weekend work is a requirement of this role. (Start date 13th January approx.)

This position would suit an individual with the following experience and skills:

  • Experience in delivering a wide range of badminton activities in schools, clubs, and local groups.
  • This person will have experience in providing events, competitions or sports programmes.
  • Competent to lead and support local schools, groups or clubs, using initiative and providing solutions.
  • Organized and able to assume significant administrative responsibilities using computer based programmes including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook. 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to provide detailed records and reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, work independently, and handle multiple tasks with efficiency.
  • Ability to work at various hours throughout the working week including evenings, late nights and weekends.
  • A valid full Driver’s License preferrable.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter. If you require a copy of the job description or you have any questions, please contact Sandra Lynch, Community and Development Manager on sandra@manawatubadminton.org.nz

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 31st December 2024.

TNBL Draw – Round 3

Welcome to TNBL Round 3!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 3:
– Week 1 – 16 Mar
– Week 2 – 23 Mar
No play 30 Mar due to Volleyball Nationals
– Week 3 – 06 Apr
– Week 4 – 13 Apr
– Week 5 – 20 Apr

There are 29 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 7 teams divided between two groups with play-offs. There is a BYE.
  • Grade 2 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 3 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 4 – 10 teams divided between three groups followed by two tiered second-phase (top 4 playoffs & 5th-9th round robin). There is a BYE in weeks 4 & 5 only.

Due to the number of teams, SEVERAL Grade 2-4 teams will be required to play at 7:30pm each week. This will be rotated so each team only needs to play at 7:30pm once or twice where possible.

Draw – Wk4 – 13 Apr – available after 07 Apr

Draw – Wk5 – 20 Apr – available after 14 Apr

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 4 is due to start on Thu 27 Apr.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 24 Apr.
Teams are assumed to continue unless they withdraw by contacting us.