'It's about working out my non-negotiables and values' – Gary Stead

"The chance to have international experience was fantastic. It allows me to not completely go in cold into this role as well. Understanding the principles that go around an ICC event has been great. I really enjoyed my time with the girls. We were lucky enough to get into the semi-final (of ICC events) four times and make it into three finals," said Stead, who was in charge when the women's team made the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2009.

The 46-year-old was appointed successor to Mike Hesson in August and has signed a two-year coaching stint with the Black Caps, which includes the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England and Wales, as well as the ICC World T20 2020 in Australia.

"I will have my own style, which I'm sure will be slightly different from Mike's, but I'm acutely aware the Black Caps environment has been very positive. I've been lucky to have been part of it for short periods. It's about me adapting to the culture and environment they have as it is the other way. It's about working out my non-negotiables and values as well, and where they sit within the team," he told New Zealand Herald.

"I'm well planned, I'll be thorough on the organisational side of things and I think I'm relatively balanced in terms of my emotions and moods.

"I'll try and take a situation for what it is without getting too up or down around things. At the end of the day, it's a game of cricket, albeit at the very top level, and you have to make sure people are enjoying what they're doing and are clear on the roles they've been asked to play," he added.

Stead's first assignment with New Zealand will be a tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will take on Pakistan in an all-format series.