Charles Ballard was an association football player who represented New Zealand, playing in New Zealand's first ever official international. Ballard made his full All Whites debut in New Zealand's inaugural A-international fixture, beating Australia 3–1 on 17 June 1922 and ended his international playing career with eight A-international caps and one goal to his credit, his final cap an appearance in a 4–1 loss to Canada on 23 July 1927. Ballard appeared in two Chatham Cup finals, in 1923 and 1925.