Former Scotland and Kenya trainer Andy Moles has revealed he has applied for the soon-to-be vacant New Zealand coaching job.

Moles led the Northern Knights to the 2007 State Championship in his first year and also recently coached a New Zealand XI to the Emerging Players' tournament title in Brisbane.

Current Black Caps coach John Bracewell will step down from the post next April to take up a job as director of cricket with Gloucestershire.

And Moles is keen to be included in New Zealand Cricket's deliberations over who will replace Bracewell.

"I have applied for the position and we'll just see what happens," the former Warwickshire batsman told The Waikato Times

"It'd be a huge honour if I get the opportunity. I have an extensive CV and have coached all around the world.

"I would really enjoy the challenge and I think I have the skills to move the team forward."

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