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Choosing your next career path.
Many Hurricanes alumni have successfully gone on to build careers in a wide range of fields — from real estate, trades, and financial services to health, fitness, media, hospitality, and even launching their own retail brands.
These pathways show that the skills gained through rugby — teamwork, discipline, resilience, and leadership — are highly valued well beyond the field.
Tips to Get Started
Getting your career moving after rugby can feel daunting, but small, practical steps make a big difference. With the right tools, networks, and support from the Hurricanes Alumni Foundation Trust and NZRPA, you’ll be well equipped to build momentum, explore your options, and find your next opportunity.
Talk to a Career Specialist at the NZRPA:
As a Hurricanes Alumni and NZRPA member, you have access to free, personalised career coaching with Tracey McDowall.
Whether you’re exploring new career paths, updating your CV, or preparing for interviews, Tracey can support you every step of the way — either in person or online.
She can also connect you with business mentors, many of whom are retired players, to help guide your next move with real-world experience and insight.
To access this support, contact:
Scott Fuglistaller — Scott.Fuglistaller@nzrpa.co.nz
Maree Bowden — Maree.Bowden@nzrpa.co.nz
Create an up-to-date CV:
A current CV is one of the most important tools for your career journey. It highlights your skills, achievements, and experience — both on and off the field — and ensures you’re ready to apply for opportunities as they come up.
Create a LinkedIn account
LinkedIn is your professional online resume — and athletes have a great reason to use it. It’s a simple way to showcase your skills and achievements, grow your professional network, connect with potential employers, and search for jobs directly on the platform.
Use Seek
Seek places more New Zealanders into jobs than any other platform. It’s one of the best places to look for roles across industries and locations.
Explore careers.govt.nz
This trusted website helps you explore career options and plan your future.
It offers detailed job information, industry insights, education pathways, and tools like career quizzes and expert advice.
We all hang up the boots one day
We’re here to make the transition to life after the game a little easier.
