This is a unique opportunity to get work experience in cricket management with the New Zealand Cricket Players Association. You'll assist in the day-to-day organizational roles of the Association, coaching cricket to the underprivileged community of New Zealand and running cricket events, as well as playing for a club. The NZCPA look after current and past professional cricket players in New Zealand as well as developing cricket in the underprivileged communities through a programme called "Hooked on Cricket".

The experience you gain on this unusual work experience internship will be an excellent entry to your CV, going a long way to making you stand out in the crowds of job seekers. You'll be able to involve yourself in a number of different roles, including, Sports Administration, coaching, organising Cricket and other general Events & Cricket Development.

PLACEMENT OVERVIEW

Location: Auckland Start dates: Available all year round, you choose your start date. Placements may be subject to school terms and sports seasons. Duration: From 4 weeks to 1 year, subject to visa requirements Requirements: No qualifications or experience required, but you must have a very good knowledge of your sport - and lots of enthusiasm! Minimum age 20. Compensation: Unpaid Price: £1,295 for 4 weeks, ranging to £2,295 for 12 weeks. Full Price List and other Currencies      What's included: ►Arranging the internship, ►Full pre-departure support and assistance, ►Payment Protection insurance ►Accommodation ►Meeting you at the nearest airport/station ►Transfer to your accommodation ►In-country team support and backup ►24-hr emergency support ►Certificate of Completion. What's not included: Flights, travel insurance, cost of visa, food, transport to and from your project, return transfer to the airport.

ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND CRICKET PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NZCPA): The NZCPA was founded in the 2001/2002 cricket season and is made up of around 142 past and present first class cricketers. The organisation was founded as a means of offering support to New Zealand cricket players. The NZCPA objectives are to;  Ensure the best possible professional cricket environment for NZ players; Assist players in their overall development, both on and off the field; Ensure an efficient and effective communication, support and advisory network; Establish commercial relationships that assist the CPA in achieving its purpose; Ensure the CPA is well administered; and Contribute to the management and development of cricket. WORK CONTENT: You'll be involved in a number of different activities during the day. A typical day will consist of assisting with the administration of the NZCPA, which  includes, for example: Handling cricket and other projects given to you  Running and coaching the Hooked on Cricket program Organising cricket and other events Marketing As well as working at the NZCPA you will have the opportunity to train with our partner cricket team in the evenings and if you are good enough you may have the opportunity to play for them on the weekend. Hooked on Cricket The Hooked on Cricket program was established by the NZCPA to enable New Zealand's professional players to give something back to the community. The focus of the programme is to provide coaching programmes for the underprivileged communities in New Zealand, namely Maori and South Pacific Island children. Each participating school receives an on site coaching session with a first class cricketer from New Zealand. You'll volunteer on the Hooked on Cricket programme alongside New Zealand's professional players. At the end of the coaching week each school is invited to take part in the Hooked on Cricket tournament, allowing each school team to have a game captained by a first class cricketer. Having the opportunity to meet some of the NZ cricket team will be a highlight for the children, not to mention you as a volunteer! The Hooked on cricket program takes place in Auckland and other areas of New Zealand. You'll assist with coaching on the Auckland programmes and may attend other venues in the North Island. Also on this page: Placement Dates and Times Requirements Accommodation Travel Back to Top

FREE COACHING MANUALS :
Once we receive your booking, you'll be given access to a large number of coaching manuals for each sport - these manuals have been produced in-house by our Sports Manager. These manuals are very useful and will help you to plan coaching sessions for your students.

PROJECT DATES, TIMES AND REQUIREMENTS:
This project runs for 6 months of the year from September - March. The Hooked on Cricket programs run from late September and coaching takes place in each different school venue for one week. In Auckland, the Hooked on Cricket program takes place in October. Working hours are fairly flexible but you will generally be required to work from 9:00 - 4:00 or 5:00.

On this project you will have the opportunity to train and possibly play with a cricket club in Auckland. The cricket season runs from 1st October through to 31st March and training times are from 5:30 – 7:30 on Tuesday & Thursday. Games take place on the weekends during the season.

Please Note: If you wish to come on this project you must be 20+ years old, come for a minimum of 2 months and have a working knowledge of cricket. You don't need previous cricket coaching experience but you should be confident in your abilities as a player and willing to work hard. 

REQUIREMENTS: POLICE CHECKS:
Under New Zealand Law it is compulsory for all people who work with children to undergo a police check. These checks are done to ensure the safety of children in New Zealand.

The checks are a simple process and we will provide you with all the details of what identity you need to take with you. On your arrival in Auckland, our New Zealand manager will complete the checks with you and take you through the process. As soon as you have registered, you'll be allowed to start working with children. We will ensure that you have all the relevant information before you come to New Zealand.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

• An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into New Zealand and you'll learn about the Maori culture that makes this country so fascinating!/font>

• The enormous satisfaction of also helping disadvantaged children and knowing that you made a difference to them.

• New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.

• An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market

• And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

Front view of the Hostel


Dining area of the Hostel

You will fly into Auckland where you'll be met by our local organiser. From the airport you'll be taken to your accommodation. Several days later, once you have settled in and recovered from the flight, you will be introduced to the staff on your project.

You have the option to arrange your own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856. Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up before leaving for your placement.

Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination country. Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa and the level of your air ticket, of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get a changeable ticket.

VISAS: We will liaise with you about specific requirements, if any, and make the Visa process very easy. 

To read about the excellent Support & Backup we provide before you leave and during your programme, please click here.

We can also arrange your flight dates to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a fascinating and wondrous country!