Job Description
TITLE OF POSITION:
Match Referee
POSITION TYPE:
Seasonal Contract for Services role
TEAM:
Cricket Operations
REPORTS TO:
NZC Match Officials Manager (with dotted line to GM Grounds and Facilities)
LOCATION:
Home-based
DATE ESTABLISHED:
October 2013, updated July 2015
AIM OF NEW ZEALAND CRICKET
Cricket is recognised as New Zealand’s premier summer sport. We want cricket to be a vibrant game able to inspire New Zealand through
outstanding performance.
Our purpose is to be an outstanding cricket organisation. We achieve our purpose by: providing vision, direction, guidance to cricket at all
levels of the game throughout New Zealand; displaying clear, decisive, honest and innovative leadership within the family of cricket in New
Zealand and as a member of the international cricket community; stimulating the growth of the game and strengthening its supp ort base;
fostering a culture of excellence and accountability throughout cricket in New Zealand; developing outstanding BLACKCAPS and White
Ferns teams supported by world class elite player development programmes; developing a strong and sustainable commercial base; and
delivering successful sporting events.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
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Match control
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To act as a senior NZC representative at domestic professional cricket matches
Ensure, monitor and report on match and NZC venue warrant of fitness (WOF) compliance
Ensure consistent professional-level match control procedures are applied
Provide input into code of conduct processes as requested
Umpires
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Provide support to umpires
Provide daily performance log
Form part of the umpire grading and selection panel
TASK DESCRIPTION (Prime Responsibilities)
Key Task:
Pre-Match
Expected Outcome:
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During the Match
Post-Match
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The day before the match (or no later than 11 a.m before an evening T20 match) , ensure venue is
fully WOF compliant, insisting on remedial action where necessary, reporting to GM Grounds and
Facilties at NZC immediately if any compliance issues are identified
Check with grounds staff on any preparation issues, such as weather influences, discuss any
concerns and relay to umpires
With umpires, ensure the venue is NZC WOF compliant on match day
Check on and meet scorers, D/L manager, umpires, captains, coaches, Major Association match
officials
Liaise with TV crew if applicable – meet director/producer/floor manager to discuss procedures
Supervise the toss and discuss any last-minute issues with captains
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Check continued compliance with WOF issues
Check ground conditions before play each day with the umpires
Complete a detailed log of all appeals and incidents, referencing them to the video replay system
Watch for and record any incidents relating to code of conduct issues – ensuring umpires make you
aware of any potential code issues as they arise
Assist on-field umpires with any issues, provide feedback on performance as necessary
Liaise with the media as necessary, after consultation with GM Communications
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Meet with managers/coaches/captains/players to discuss any incidents or issues
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TASK DESCRIPTION (Prime Responsibilities)
Key Task:
Expected Outcome:
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Periodic
Provide support to any code of conduct enquiry by being present at the hearing (or by
teleconference)
Meet with on-field umpires and discuss any issues and provide feedback as required
Complete batch of reports on the game and email to NZC within 24 hours
◦ Individual report on each on-field umpire after interviewing each captain
◦ Report on TV umpire (if applicable)
◦ NZC WOF report
◦ Referee’s log
◦ Lighting report (if applicable)
◦ Visiting team assessment form
Annual professional umpire selections
Annual professional umpires’ reviews and grading
Periodic umpire and match referee forums as requested
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
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To have played or umpired the game at least to first class level
Held roles where administrative accuracy and timeliness are important
Held independent decision-making roles where firm, fair and personable leadership is required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Technical Skills (Specific Job
Skills)
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Knowledge of the structure and operations of cricket in New Zealand
Must have an affinity and a “feel” for the game, administrators and players at first class level
An empathy for the role of umpiring
An ability to work with and interpret cricket’s laws, playing conditions and code of conduct
An understanding of the importance, context and content of the Master Agreement between NZC,
MAs and the players.
Computer Skills
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Competent in the use of current Microsoft Office Suite products particularly Outlook, Word and
Excel
Commercial Skills and
Knowledge
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Knowledgeable about how organisations work
Knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network
Able to work remotely from NZC’s offices with minimal supervision, independently and
professionally
Is an independent and professional leader
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Good collaboration and partnering skills
An abilty to lead without wishing to take the limelight
General Managerial Abilities
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL:
Driver’s Licence
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Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
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PREFERRED:
Substantial experience in cricket and a strong understanding of cricket management, with a good understanding of first class
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cricket, venues, MA personnel and umpiring.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
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Passion for cricket through having been involved at a high level
Empathy for umpires, players and match staff
Maintains the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties
Punctuality
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
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Professional approach
Honesty and integrity
Organised
Effective communicator, written and oral
Leadership
Respectful of the roles of others
Good time management
Self-motivated
Delegations of Authority
Operational Expenditure
As per Delegated Authority Levels within NZC Board Manual and Delegated Cost
Centre Managers list held by Finance
Authorisation to Hire
No
Authorised to sign Contracts
No
Responsible For:
No. of Staff
N/A
Internal relationships
Players, umpires, match day staff, coaches, team management, grounds staff, Match
Officials Manager, GM Grounds and Facilities, Umpire Coach, Head of Cricket, GM
Operations, GM Domestic Cricket, other NZC Staff
External relationships
NZ Cricket Players Association, Media, Code of conduct commissioners
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Signature of Job Holder
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Date signed
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