A top-level Portuguese coach is the pick of the bunch for the Aramoho Wanganui Rowing Club (AWRA) head coach position. But who is he?
Pedro Figueira left his job as national coach for the Portuguese Rowing Federation and shifted to New Zealand to take on the role and immerse himself in what he called the "powerhouse of world rowing".
He has nearly two decades of professional coaching experience as well as a solid credential backing.
His Bachelor of Law was followed by a Masters in sports management and a level two rowing coaching certificate.
Figueira said his passion for rowing started in 1988 after watching an Olympic eight on television as a 12-year-old boy.