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NZF — New Zealand Football

New Zealand’s national football association, listed by FIFA as its member for New Zealand in the OFC; it states that it was founded in 1891 and works with six member federations.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
Founded1891, according to New Zealand Football[3]
HeadquartersFootball House, North Harbour Stadium, Stadium Drive, Albany, Auckland, as given by New Zealand Football[3]
International federationFIFA, which lists New Zealand Football as its member association for New Zealand[1]
Continental bodyOFC (Oceania Football Confederation), as listed by FIFA[1]
PresidentJulian Bowden, as listed by FIFA and by New Zealand Football (October 2026)[1][5]

What is New Zealand Football?

New Zealand Football (NZF) is the national football association of New Zealand. FIFA lists it under that name as its member association for New Zealand, in the OFC confederation, with its website at nzfootball.co.nz.[1] The association describes itself as “the home of football & futsal in Aotearoa”, and its site carries the name New Zealand Football Inc.[2][3] It gives its purpose as “To provide high quality football experiences that will enrich lives, connect communities, and inspire our future.”[3]

What does New Zealand Football govern or do?

The association says that it “leads the growth, development, and success of the game at every level”.[3] It describes its role in the words “We support, grow, and promote football and futsal across Aotearoa New Zealand”.[4]

It is responsible for New Zealand’s national teams, including the men’s team (the All Whites), the women’s team (the Football Ferns) and the futsal teams, and its site has sections on coaching, refereeing, and player registrations and transfers.[2][4]

When was New Zealand Football founded and where is it based?

The association states: “Founded in 1891, New Zealand Football has a long and proud history.”[3]

It gives its address as Football House, North Harbour Stadium, Stadium Drive, Albany, Auckland.[3] Its governance page lists an Executive Committee of eight, with Julian Bowden as president and Rajesh Singh as vice-president, and links to the NZF Statutes.[5]

How is New Zealand Football recognised?

FIFA. FIFA’s member-association page lists New Zealand Football as its member for New Zealand, with Julian Bowden as president.[1]

OFC. The same FIFA page places the association in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and gives its website as nzfootball.co.nz.[1]

What does New Zealand Football organise?

The association lists among its competitions the men’s and women’s National League (sponsored as the Dettol National League, with a regional phase and a championship), the Youth National League, the Chatham Cup and the Kate Sheppard Cup (both sponsored by Delivereasy), and several futsal competitions.[4][2]

Who are its members?

New Zealand Football states that it “works in collaboration with it’s six member federations”, which its site shows by their logos.[3] It describes clubs as “supported by their federations”, and its home page invites players to “Get Involved Through Your Local Federation”.[4][2] The association is itself a member of FIFA, which places it in the OFC.[1]

References

  1. FIFA — Member associations: New Zealand Football. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  2. New Zealand Football — official website (home page). Accessed 2026-10-13.
  3. New Zealand Football — Who we are. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  4. New Zealand Football — What we do. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  5. New Zealand Football — Governance. Accessed 2026-10-13.