About Us

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is the umbrella organisation for national football associations across Oceania, which are actively engaged in promoting football as a tool for social development. Committed to leaving a positive impact in the communities we serve; OFC delivers award-winning Sport for Development programs that utilise football to enhance lives across the Pacific region.

We're currently looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Club Licensing & Compliance Officer to enhance our club standards and help shape the future of football in Oceania.

Join us, in our Auckland location, as our Club Licensing & Compliance Officer!

About The Role

In this exciting and influential role, you will be:

• Developing and implementing Club Licensing across Oceania for OFC, OFC Pro League, and other OFC competitions.
• Serving as the main point of contact on Club Licensing matters for OFC, Member Associations, and Clubs.
• Organising and delivering engaging courses, seminars/workshops, and quality compliance audits for clubs.
• Conducting training (in-person and online) to assist clubs in effectively utilising the OFC COMET system.
• Regularly liaising with club management to support clubs through the licensing process, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
• Performing internal appraisals and providing expert guidance to clubs on licensing submissions.
• Reporting progress and preparing comprehensive assessments of club licensing submissions for OFC committees and executives.
• Continuously monitoring and advising on developments in Club Licensing standards.
• Enhancing administrative processes and documentation related to Club Licensing.

Why Join Us

We offer you:

• A competitive annual salary of between $105,000 and $110,000 NZD.
• A hybrid working model offering the flexibility to work from home two days per week.
• Free onsite parking.
• A vibrant, passionate, and supportive team culture.
• Emphasis on professional development and growth opportunities.
• The rewarding experience of making a tangible difference in communities across Oceania.
• Full-Time position (minimum guaranteed 40 hours per week).

About You

Our ideal candidate has an understanding of Football, operating within a club environment and an understanding of the Pacific. You are an ideal fit if you have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or a minimum of five years equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of club licensing systems and professional football club governance.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of FIFA, OFC, and Confederation structures and operations.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with proficiency in English (French language skills are advantageous).
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital project management tools.
• Flexibility to travel and willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends.
• Eligibility to drive in New Zealand, ability to satisfy Working with Children and Ministry of Justice criminal checks.

Additional language skills beyond English would be an advantage.

We welcome applications from candidates based in New Zealand and overseas. If you are committed to driving excellence in football management and club compliance, we would love to hear from you!

We warmly welcome applications from both local and international candidates