Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Gary Stead Returns to NZC as High-Performance Coach
Gary Stead, who was the head coach of the New Zealand men's cricket team from 2018 to 2025, is returning to New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
He will now be a high-performance coach, supporting player and coach development.
Stead previously led the team to several major finals, including a win at the World Test Championship.
The part-time role will allow him flexibility to coach for the Andhra team in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season.
Stead is passionate about coaching and helping the BlackCaps and White Ferns succeed.
Gary Stead is appointed as a high-performance coach for New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
He previously served as the head coach of the New Zealand men's team from 2018 to 2025.
During his tenure, the team reached three major limited-overs finals.
Stead led New Zealand to victory in the inaugural World Test Championship final.
The part-time role allows Stead to work outside NZC and coach the Andhra team.
- Who
- Gary Stead and New Zealand Cricket (NZC)
- What
- Stead appointed as high-performance coach
- When
- Announced on Friday
- Where
- New Zealand
- Why
- To support player, coach development, and high-performance programs.
NZC Perspective
Stead's Perspective
Role and Commitment
NZC Perspective
NZC highlights Stead's contribution to player and coach development through the high-performance role.
Stead's Perspective
Stead values the opportunity to give back to the game and contribute to the success of the BlackCaps and White Ferns.
- New Role
- High-Performance Coach
- Previous Role
- Head Coach of New Zealand Men's Team
- Tenure as Head Coach
- 2018-2025
- Key Achievement
- Inaugural World Test Championship Victory
- Additional Role
- Head coach of the Andhra team (2025-26 Ranji Trophy)
