In 2013, Taurua decided to finish her coaching duties for the Silver Ferns after performing in the role for 1.5 seasons for family reasons [6] She also stepped down as head coach of the Magic after spending 11 years at the franchise.[2] Her replacement at the Magic was former New South Wales Swifts coach Julie Fitzgerald.[7] Taurua later accepted a role as head coach for the Southern Steel in their final ANZ Championship season in 2016.[8]