Cameron Grieve Joins Phoenix

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Cameron Grieve from FC Tauranga Moana at the end of 2025.

Cameron has been an instrumental part of our Academy from day one, and prior to this was a key member of the Tauranga City Academy and captain of the Tauranga City First Team. With our full support, he has accepted a role with the Wellington Phoenix Academy — an exciting step forward as he continues his coaching journey.

Just as we are proud to see our players progress to higher levels, we are equally proud when the hard work and talent of our coaches is recognised by professional organisations. We wish Cameron, Rachel and Finn all the very best as they begin their next chapter in Wellington.

What’s next?
As part of our 2026 planning, Cameron was set to focus on our Pre-Academy space. As this programme begins in March, we have a good window to identify the right candidate(s) who can continue the excellent mahi Cameron has contributed to. We have also been working closely with Cameron over the last couple of months to ensure a smooth transition for his replacement(s) and our new Club Administrator, who we are in the final stages of confirming.

If you’d like to leave Cameron a message, we’ve setup a digital card you can sign here

Ngā mihi,
Brendon McHugh & Maaka Nelson
Trustees

Statement from Cameron Grieve, Head of Academy
“It’s been a privilege to be part of FC Tauranga Moana from day one and to help shape the Academy alongside so many passionate people. This community, the players, and the staff have been a huge part of my life, and leaving isn’t easy. The opportunity with the Wellington Phoenix Academy is an exciting next step for me and my family, and I’m incredibly grateful to the club for their support throughout this process. I’m confident the Academy will continue to grow, and I look forward to watching its success from afar.”

Statement from Barry Gardiner, Technical Director, FC Tauranga Moana
“Cameron has played a central role in building the foundations of our Academy programme. His work ethic, commitment to player development, and ability to connect with young athletes has been outstanding. While we’re sad to see him go, we’re immensely proud to see his coaching recognised at a professional level. His impact will be felt for years to come, and we wish Cameron and his whānau every success as they take this next step.”