Rob Walter

Rob Alun Walter (born 16 September 1975, in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a South African cricket coach, currently in charge of the New Zealand national team.^[1][2]

He was the head coach of South Africa in the One Day International and Twenty20 International formats from January 2023 until 30 April 2025.^[3][4]

In June 2025, he became head coach of the New Zealand team across all formats, succeeding Gary Stead.^[5][6]

Early life

Walter was born in Johannesburg on 16 September 1975.^[7]

Career

Walter served as the Proteas' strength, conditioning, and fielding coach from 2009 to 2013.^[8][9]

In 2013, Walter was appointed as the head coach of Titans.^[9][10] Later, he also worked as an assistant coach with the Pune Warriors and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.^[1][8] In 2016, Walter moved to New Zealand to coach the Otago Volts for five years, leading them to two finals.^[8][11]

In April 2021, Walter joined the Central Stags.^[11] He departed in January 2023 to assume the position of head coach with the South Africa national cricket team.^[12] Prior to this, he had gained experience in international cricket with New Zealand A in 2022.^[8][13]

In April 2025, Walter resigned from his position effective 30 April 2025.^[14]

In June 2025, New Zealand Cricket announced Walter's appointment as head coach of New Zealand, with a contract running to November 2028.^[5]