Former Silver Ferns captain Julie Seymour has been named as the assistant coach of New Zealand's Fast5 Ferns side as they build towards their world title defence in Auckland in November.

Netball New Zealand confirmed the appointment today (fri) for Seymour, who is also the assistant coach of the Canterbury Tactix.

Seymour will join Janine Southby who was named head coach of the team earlier this week.

The Fast5 Netball World Series takes place at Vector Arena from November 8-10.