Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming would consider a role as the national Twenty20 coach if the position was available.
The 44-year-old has positioned himself as a freelance T20 coach with the likes of the Chennai Super Kings on the Indian Premier league, and the Melbourne Stars in Australia's Big Bash.
Fleming told Trackside Radio he would love to re-enter international cricket coaching the short-format side.
"I would and it's based on my passion and love for New Zealand cricket," Fleming said.
"I've got a very good relationship with Craig McMillan (Black Caps batting coach) and spend a lot of time talking to him about where the game is going and what he sees.
"So I enjoy passing on that knowledge and it comes back to wanting the New Zealand team to be strong.
"At some stage, who knows, and I think Daniel (Vettori) would be the same. I'd love to help, but I certainly appreciate and admire the work Mike has done."
Fleming sees the need for one voice across all platforms in international cricket, but is concerned at the growing schedule the international game faces.
The 111-Test veteran believes there is merit in sharing coaching duties to limit the stress on the management team.
"If you can have consistency in your management and leaders all of the way through, then that's a bonus," Fleming told Trackside Radio.
"One of my concerns would be the workload on Mike Hesson.
"When you look at these 12 months and a bit more going forward, we don't know what's going to happen with the next future tours programme that comes out.
"But you've got to think for a modern day coach these days, to be spending 250-300 days away, or involved in the job, travelling and hotels and being away from the family, that's unsustainable."
Fleming has no assurances from New Zealand Cricket that any such role will become available, but he said the powers-that-be have plenty of option to explore.
"Whether you develop a Craig McMillan or another young coach coming forward, or you get an old dog in and maybe (Daniel) Vettori or myself come in to spend a bit of time there?
"It's whether it keeps Mike Hesson fresh, it's whether it falls into line with what Mike wants. But I think it's worth discussing going forward as the schedule gets more cluttered," Fleming told Trackside Radio.
"What I've heard from NZ Cricket and Mike right now is that the balance is pretty good, so he's pretty happy to continue what he's doing. But it needs to be explored."
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