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Maia Jackman, MNZM

Maia Jackman, MNZM

Ponsonby,AUK

Summary

Accomplished health professional with 20 years of experience in promoting health and wellness. Demonstrated leadership abilities through athletic career, including captaining the Football Ferns and holding key roles in sports administration. Led successful projects to enhance women's game for NZ Football and managed educational initiatives nationwide for Drug Free Sport NZ. Recognized for passion for health, wellbeing, and education, strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and exceptional people skills. Known for self-motivation, resilience under pressure, positive attitude, effective communication, reliability, helpfulness, and collaborative approach to building relationships.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Member

Northern Regional Football
05.2025 - Current
  • Assist strategic initiatives to enhance organizational governance and operational effectiveness.
  • Facilitate board meetings, ensuring alignment on strategic goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with executive teams to develop long-term strategic plans and policies.
  • Championed community engagement efforts to strengthen stakeholder relationships.

FIFA Players Voice Panel Against Racism

FIFA
08.2024 - Current


• Mentor and involve other active players to help raise awareness and strengthen the

collective voice.

• Monitor and advise on all action areas, ensuring accountability and coherence

across initiatives.

• Act as watchdogs to oversee effective implementation of anti-discrimination

measures.

• Support and promote broader systemic change, contributing to sustainable

solutions and impactful transformations inside and outside football.

Author

Upstart Press
01.2020 - Current
  • Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
  • Created emotionally powerful content and stories to engage consumers and heighten awareness of health and wellness for middle age women
  • Conducted many hours of research on wellbeing, health and wellness and in particular challenges faced by women in midlife and how to mitigate these to increase knowledge in subject.
  • Edited and proofread all texts
  • Interviewed 28 diverse women in different stages of midlife to obtain in-depth understanding of them via zoom or in person
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Navigated this project through many unforeseen circumstances during Covid-19.

General MSK and Sports Physiotherapist

09 Physiotherapy, Mt Albert Grammar School
01.2016 - Current
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Develop programs and strategies for clients to accomplish their goals
  • Report to ACC on progress of long term patients who have been assigned activity based programs
  • Work with High Performance sport school programs and athletes
  • Train and orient new therapists who come onboard
  • Liaise with Physicians and MDT for further assessment of complex injuries
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Work closely with councillors and teachers regarding student wellbeing

Presenter/ Commentator/Pundit

Sky Television/Free Lance
10.2004 - Current
  • Present results and news on Sky Sport One Football Central
  • Conduct field research and interviews on New Zealand Football games and players
  • Pundit for national and international fixtures
  • Improvised live interviews
  • Meet with guests before programming to discuss outline of interview.
  • Operated technical equipment
  • Researched topics for comment and discussion.
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating interactive elements and multimedia into presentations.

Pundit

Optus Sport
07.2023 - 08.2023
    • Expert commentary for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
    • Speak across to studios Live
    • Pre recorded feeds for studio
    • Preparation and research for each game

Beyond Greatness Ambassador 2023 Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup LOC
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performed crucial roles in supporting FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
  • Shaping moments of empowerment for women and girls on and off pitch through community activations and events
  • Speaking engagements to youth leadership groups around success and what that can look like

Health Professional

Bodycare Work Place Solutions
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Overseeing Rapid antigen tests of 75- 150 clients per day
  • Reading of tests and communicating results to clients in a safe and appropriate manner
  • Develop a personal concern without compromise, for the safety of the clients and team members the environment and equipment;
  • Regard safety as the central theme whether engaged on a client site or off site;
  • Participate in identifying hazards and implementing risk reduction activities or as directed by the client;
  • Ensure that appropriate tools and equipment are always used correctly for all tasks;
  • Appropriately use all safety equipment and protective clothing supplied;
  • Maintain equipment in a safe working condition;
  • Report any defective equipment to management
  • At all times, comply with the relevant Client guidelines disseminated through induction and site instructions.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion

Senior and Youth Teams Physiotherapist

NZ Football (Football Ferns)
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Work with high performance athletes on injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Maintain athletes to high standards of wellbeing to optimize performance in international settings
  • Work with players domestically in high performance settings for youth and senior women's squads
  • Liaise with other high performance staff members and support staff to ensure athlete welfare and wellbeing

Women's Development Lead

New Zealand Football
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Develop strategies to increase participation of girls and women in all areas football from players to administration
  • Promotion of the women's game and national women's team (Football Ferns) through liaisons with High Performance, Marketing, Commercial, sponsorship and media teams
  • Event planning and project management
  • Annual Budgeting
  • ·Facilitate and run quarterly national workshops
  • Lead and support 8 women's development officers throughout NZ
  • Develop funding strategies for the women's game
  • Implement FIFA programs and initiatives to help grow football globally

National Education Manager

Drug Free Sport New Zealand
09.2012 - 04.2014
  • Develop and facilitate educational programmes and resources for all stakeholders (athletes, medical staff, coaches, support personnel and general public)
  • Present and evaluate seminars nation wide to all stakeholders
  • Developing strategies to improve education of anti-doping in sport
  • Lead and support 7 Educators nationally
  • Manage website content and communications
  • Oversee and manage major projects for National implementation

Team Physiotherapist/Athlete Advisory Role and Mentor

NZ Secondary Schools Football
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs on tour
  • Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth athletes on tour
  • Develop programmes and strategies for athletes to accomplish their goals holistically
  • Helped athletes develop organizational, time management and skills needed on tour.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Physiotherapist

NZ Trampoline, Auckland Rugby U16 Boys
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine athlete needs.
  • Educated athletes and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Develop programmes and strategies for athletes to accomplish their goals
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding any complex therapy needs.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Liaise with Sports Physicians for further assessment of complex injuries

Physiotherapist

Westgate Physio And Physio Rehab Group
01.2002 - 01.2009
  • Educate clients on general fitness and injury prevention in one-on-one situations
  • Motivate and develop programs and strategies for clients to accomplish their goals
  • Treat and aid patients in rehabilitation of injuries
  • Report to ACC on progress of long term patients who have been assigned activity based programs.

Venue Competitions Manager

FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for management and operational delivery of all competition related activities at Auckland venues involving training venues, stadium, team, transport and match day programmes
  • Co-ordination of commercial partners activation at venue on game day
  • Hold and manage relationships with FIFA staff, FIFA LOC ,VOC, councils, teams, officials and stadium personal to ensure efficient delivery of logistical activities throughout event schedule
  • Recruitment, training and overseeing of Competition Co-ordinators, supervisors and associations

Regional Schools Coordinator

FIFA U17 Women's World Cup LOC
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Over 6000 sales made on this one day event
  • Development and implementation of marketing and promotional activities within Auckland schools region to drive awareness, sales and participation for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and football in general - Domestic Ambassador Programme - Primary School Educational Resource
  • Responsibility for logistical operations concerned with involvement of schools for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - FIFA Youth Programme - Primary School Promotional Game Day
  • Establishing and strengthening relationships with schools, councils and regional organisations to encourage involvement and ongoing support by schools for FIFA U-17 World Cup and football in general

National Development Officer

New Zealand Football
11.2004 - 12.2007
  • Planning, implementation and management of coaching activities (Auckland region)
  • Developing coaches in order to increase numbers of qualified coaches at grass roots level
  • Develop relationships with clubs, schools and key stakeholders
  • Manage large groups of people within school and club environments
  • Organize and manage day-to-day operations of training camps and tournaments
  • Train and educate players and staff on physical fitness and injury prevention

Personal Trainer

Flexi Clinic
01.2003 - 10.2004
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.

Professional Footballer

Dalian Shide Football Club
06.2002 - 09.2002
  • Competed with team members at high level to meet common goals
  • Role model for future players in NZ trying to make it into professional ranks.
  • Gained invaluable experience working within a team in a culture and country very different to mine.
  • Maintained positive attitudes during difficult times
  • Very adaptable to my environment both on and off field situations
  • Learnt a new language

Education

Bachelor of Health Science - Physiotherapy

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
2001

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science

University of Auckland
1997

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Project Management / Personnel Management
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Effective workload distribution
  • Relationship building and Networking
  • Effective oral presentations
  • Learning facilitation
  • Facilitating workshops
  • Skilled in engaging diverse audiences
  • Independent drive
  • Strong motivation for achievement
  • First aid certification

Accomplishments

  • Beyond Greatness Ambassador for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
  • Co Author of my 1st book Murdering Middle Age,focused on wellbeing and wellness for women in middle age (2022)
  • Invited into the FIFA LEGEND program in recognition of significant achievements in the game of football 2017
  • Recipient of The NZ Order of Merit MNZM 2013
  • Member of the New Zealand National Women's Football team (Football Ferns) 1993-2012, Captain from 2003-2007
  • Collaborated with a team of 200 plus in the running of the inaugural u17s Women's World Cup 2008
  • Selected in the 2007 FIFA All-Star World XI, The only New Zealand women's player ever afforded this honour.

Timeline

Board Member

Northern Regional Football
05.2025 - Current

FIFA Players Voice Panel Against Racism

FIFA
08.2024 - Current

Pundit

Optus Sport
07.2023 - 08.2023

Beyond Greatness Ambassador 2023 Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup LOC
11.2022 - 08.2023

Health Professional

Bodycare Work Place Solutions
02.2022 - 07.2022

Author

Upstart Press
01.2020 - Current

Senior and Youth Teams Physiotherapist

NZ Football (Football Ferns)
03.2017 - 01.2018

General MSK and Sports Physiotherapist

09 Physiotherapy, Mt Albert Grammar School
01.2016 - Current

Women's Development Lead

New Zealand Football
04.2014 - 04.2015

National Education Manager

Drug Free Sport New Zealand
09.2012 - 04.2014

Physiotherapist

NZ Trampoline, Auckland Rugby U16 Boys
01.2009 - 01.2012

Venue Competitions Manager

FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
01.2008 - 12.2008

Regional Schools Coordinator

FIFA U17 Women's World Cup LOC
01.2008 - 12.2008

Team Physiotherapist/Athlete Advisory Role and Mentor

NZ Secondary Schools Football
01.2005 - 01.2014

National Development Officer

New Zealand Football
11.2004 - 12.2007

Presenter/ Commentator/Pundit

Sky Television/Free Lance
10.2004 - Current

Personal Trainer

Flexi Clinic
01.2003 - 10.2004

Professional Footballer

Dalian Shide Football Club
06.2002 - 09.2002

Physiotherapist

Westgate Physio And Physio Rehab Group
01.2002 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Health Science - Physiotherapy

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Maia Jackman, MNZM