Women in Leadership Programme

Program Goals

The Women in Leadership Programme aligns with Central Football's strategic pillar "GROW" and aims to strengthen capability and leadership across women's football. It focuses on closing the 'confidence gap' and challenging biases that may be hindering women from pursuing their careers further. The programme is designed to create a community of women leaders who want to increase their personal and organizational impact.

Ford Regional Women in Leadership Programme 2025 – East Edition

The Ford Regional Women in Leadership Programme is back for 2025 – and this time it’s heading East!

Following two inspiring years empowering women across the Central Federation, the programme continues to grow its impact, creating opportunities for women to develop leadership capability, confidence, and connections within the football community.

In partnership with New Zealand Football, the Ford Regional Women in Leadership Programme is designed to empower women involved in club committees, administration, coaching, or those emerging as the next generation of leaders in our game.

This year marks an exciting new step forward as the programme welcomes participants from Regional Sports Organisations (RSOs) for the first time. By strengthening relationships across sporting codes, the initiative aims to build leadership capacity, collaboration, and a strong network of female leaders driving positive change both within football and across the wider sports sector.

Across two immersive days, participants will have the opportunity to grow their leadership skills, engage in meaningful discussions, and take part in practical sessions designed to inspire confidence and action. Attendees will also be supported to lead a community-focused project and strengthen ties with their club or organisation.

Programme Details:
📅  Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November
🕘  9:00am – 5:00pm each day
📍 Hawke’s Bay Netball, Mitre 10 Park
👥 16 participants selected from Hawke’s Bay & Tairāwhiti regions
💲 No cost to women in football
💲 $50 per person for RSO participants (to cover catering and materials)
​​​​​​​🏨 Accommodation provided on Saturday night for those travelling from outside the Hawke’s Bay region 

Nominations close Sunday 9th November.Please note: Candidates will be confirmed as nominations are received, so we may reach full capacity prior to the closing date.

Nominate here - https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/388565

For more information, please contact Alisa at 📧 alisa@centralfootball.co.nz