OVERSEAS COACHING OPPORTUNITIES​​​​​​​

Jet Programme Sports Exchange Advisor.

Akaiwa City, Japan

An opportunity has arisen for a Field Hockey Sports Exchange Advisor (SEA) to live and work in Japan from August 2026 as part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.

The JET Programme is a Japanese Government initiative, promoting cultural exchange at the grass-roots level. Now in its 40th year, the programme has had over 70,000 participants from 57 countries, with around 200 New Zealanders currently based in Japan.

The 2026 placement location is in Akaiwa City, Okayama Prefecture in Japan.Interviews will be held at the Embassy of Japan in Wellington, New Zealand.


General eligibility requirements:

  • New Zealand Citizenship

  • Coaching qualification and/or 3 years coaching experience

  • An interest in living and working in Japan


Application Timeline:

  • Wednesday 14th January: Applications open!

  • 5pm Friday 13th March: Application Deadline

  • Late March: Interviews

  • June: Q&A Information Session

  • Late July: Pre-Departure Orientation

  • Early August: Departure for Japan


All applications must arrive at the Embassy of Japan in Wellington (by post or hand delivered) by the stated deadline.


Applications:

For more information and to apply, please click on the button below to be taken to the embassy of Japan’s website, where you can find more details and submit your application.

Alternatively if you have any questions about this opportunity please contact the Jet Programme Coordinator Kelsi Taplin on 04 472 7807 or email jet@wl.mofa.go.jp