The Highlanders coach is yet to put pen to paper but, with both sides seemingly wanting to continue the relationship, it appears Joseph will be in charge for the foreseeable future.
He said yesterday he was buoyed by the interest from his bosses, but was just concentrating on what was happening on the field.
''I have just got back from overseas. I am talking to Roger [Clark, Highlanders general manager] and they are really keen on getting me back.
"That really gives me a lot of confidence in terms of them showing that and me understanding that,'' Joseph said.
''It is a big decision and a big responsibility. It is a big job to take on a team for five or six years.
"If I am responsible for the team for the next two seasons, I have to make sure I have the energy to do that. I feel like I have got that at the moment but I need to have a real think about it.''
Clark said last month the franchise was keen to retain Joseph as he was improving as a coach all the time.
Joseph is in his fourth year with the side. After a disastrous 2013, when a star-studded team won just three games and finished 14th, it looked as though his time in the South was coming to an end.
But with the side right back in the playoff hunt this year and Highlanders top brass keen to retain him, Joseph appears to be staying put.
There was speculation Joseph was being chased by Welsh club Cardiff but it appears to be lining up departing Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett.
Joseph said going overseas, if it came to that, would not be a hindrance for his family.
''I have spent eight years in Japan so my family are used to travelling round a little bit.
"I really have loved my time in Dunedin in my playing days, so to give something back in the coaching is really great as a family. I hope it comes to some sort of a conclusion.''
Another factor in Joseph's favour is that there appears to be no logical replacement. Tony Brown, in his first year as a Highlanders assistant, has ruled himself out of the top job.
