Applications are now open for Sport Exchange Advisors for Hockey in Japan, through the JET Programme

What is the JET Programme

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme was established by the Japanese Government in 1987 to promote internationalisation at the local level and New Zealand was one of the four original countries invited to participate.

Most programme participants are selected as Assistant Language Teachers, mainly at public schools. Others join the JET Programme as Coordinators for International Relations (CIR) or Sports Exchange Advisors (SEA).

Sports Exchange Advisors (SEAs) work for local governments, coaching and promoting internationalization through the universal language of sports. They are sports professionals whose role is to assist with sports training and the planning of sports-related projects.

Sport Exchange Advisors for Hockey
The JET Programme now has applications open for Sport Exchange Advisors for Hockey.

• Role: International exchange activities through sports at elementary and junior high schools in the city, field hockey coaching and promotion in the community.
• Placement: The successful applicants will be placed in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture.
• Contracting Organisation: Maibara City Education Commission - Sport Promotion Department

How to Apply

Applications are now open, with a deadline of 5pm Friday 30th June. All applications must arrive at the Embassy of Japan in Wellington (by post or hand delivered) by this deadline.

Due to the short recruitment period, any and all questions are encouraged. The Japan Information and Cultural Centre would be more than happy to take any queries that clubs, or individual applicants may have. Please feel free to contact them at: jicc@wl.mofa.go.jp 04 495 8333, Japan Information and Cultural Centre, Level 18 Majestic Centre, 100 Willis St, Wellington

Application Timelines

• Tuesday 6th June: Applications open
• Friday 30th June 5pm: Application close
• Early July: Interviews at Embassy of Japan in Wellington
• August: Pre-Departure Orientation
• Late August – Early September: Departure for Japan

General eligibility requirements:

• Be a New Zealand Citizen with a coaching certification/qualification or 3 years coaching experience
• Excel at and have practical experience coaching Field Hockey
• Have an interest in living and coaching in Japan
• Driving license holder
• Be able to depart to Japan around sometime between August and September 2023
• Some Japanese language competency is advantageous

More information and application instructions can be found by clicking the button below for more information!