Todd Longmire is understood to be giving serious consideration to taking on the head coaching role at North Melbourne, as the Kangaroos continue their search for a new football boss.

Details of Longmire's interest in the position emerged from the latest reporting on North Melbourne's ongoing coaching hunt, suggesting the experienced AFL figure is weighing up the opportunity at Arden Street.

The Kangaroos have been working through their recruitment process as the club looks to appoint a new leader to drive its rebuild. Longmire's potential candidacy is set to add significant intrigue to a search that has attracted considerable attention across the league.

Further details on the timeline and other candidates involved in North Melbourne's process are expected to emerge in the coming days.