03 June 2010

Choreographer Stephen Bradshaw talks about reworking Mauri for the Atamira Maori contemporary dance company short works tour Whetu, during Matariki this June.

“The dancers are superb and I feel great that Maori now have a recognised company with a reasonable level of funds to secure our art form.”

Win tickets: Ask Stephen Bradshaw a question about his work to go into the draw to win tickets to Whetu – we have double passes to giveaway for each centre - Hamilton, Rotorua, Wellington and Auckland.

Special Feature - Matariki 2010: Known as the Maori New Year, Matariki is celebrated through a variety of different art forms and events.  Add your events and news on The Big Idea here.


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  • TBI Q&A: Stephen Bradshaw

    Maori contemporary dance choreographer Stephen Bradshaw talks about reworking Mauri, for Atamira's Matariki short works tour Whetu.

    Win tickets: Ask Stephen Bradshaw a question to go into the draw to win tickets to Whetu.

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Jobs & Opportunities - paid

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  • Temporary Event Coordinator Assistant
    Extraordinary, energetic and super efficient Event Coordinator/Production Assistant wanted for 2010 Tertiary Dance Festival.
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Dunedin | Otago
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 8 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Tertiary Dance Festival Aotearoa Trust
  • Programmes Manager /Senior Curator
    TheNewDowse seeks an experienced curator with proven managerial skills to initiate, lead and deliver exhibition and public programming.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 28 June 2010
    Organisation:
    TheNewDowse Art Museum
  • Youth Event Organiser
    To organise and deliver a stimulating performance based evening event involving 15 – 18 year olds, entitled ‘Word Up!’, on Friday 3 September 2010, in conjunction with the Going West Festival
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 16 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Corban Estate Arts Centre
  • Temporary Part-Time Comms Co-ordinator
    Great opportunity for a art-interested communications professional
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Plymouth | Taranaki Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 8 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
  • Musical Director/ Pianist
    Musical Director for an exciting new cabaret show.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 23 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Fab Cabaret Productions
  • Singer/Actor
    Singer/Actor in Cabaret en Hiver
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 23 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Fab Cabaret Productions
  • HOD art
    We seek a passionate, enthusiastic and experienced teacher to lead and further develop our art department.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Plymouth | Taranaki Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 9 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Waitara High School
  • Community Centre Coordinator
    We are seeking a self motivated, highly organised person to fill the position of Community Centre Coordinator at the Island Bay Community Centre.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 11 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Island Bay Community Centre
  • Campaign Executive, Media Solutions
    We are currently seeking an exceptional Campaign Executive to provide proposal development and project management implementation support
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 8 June 2010
    Organisation:
    TVNZ
  • Graphic Designer
    Masterpet Corporation is looking for a legendary Graphic Designer for a 12 month onsite contract to assist in our unique inhouse design studio
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 10 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Masterpet Corporation
  • Conference & Event Coordinator
    Experienced event coordinator for busy Wellington Office - conference experienced - IT savvy - highly organised - Te Reo Maori - flexible work culture
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 7 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Auaha Ltd
  • Audiovisual Technician
    Audio Visual Technician on Hamilton Island Australia
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Australia | Pacific Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 7 June 2010
    Organisation:
    AVPartners - Whitsundays
  • Event Manager
    We are looking for an experienced Event Manager to take charge of our prestigious fundraising events.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | North Shore
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 14 June 2010
    Organisation:
    North Shore Hospice
  • Copywriter
    The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is seeking a skilled writer to produce copy for a influential and fast-paced organisation.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 7 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland Chamber of Commerce
  • Graphic Designer
    Vibrant student environment Creative, supportive and experienced team Challenging and rewarding role
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 9 June 2010
    Organisation:
    University of Canterbury Students' Association
  • Display what you do at Survive and Thrive
    Building on the success of Survive and Thrive in 2009, we invite you to display your products or services at Survive & Thrive 2010, a unique event in Auckland’s creative sector targeting...
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 7 July 2010
    Organisation:
    Arts Regional Trust | The Big Idea
  • Star Sales People Needed!
    Calling all sales people, who aren't afraid of business development. Create yourself an ongoing, passive income. Work from home alongside what you do already. Earn some extra money, month after month!
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 12 December 2010
    Organisation:
    www.moochmag.com
  • Casual Discovery Centre Hosts
    Use your passion for working with children, and story telling experience to make our Discovery Centres & StoryPlace an exciting place to visit. Creativity and being a team player a must!
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 13 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Te Papa
  • Casual Discovery Centre Hosts
    Use your passion for working with children, and story telling experience to make our Discovery Centres & StoryPlace an exciting place to visit. Creativity and being a team player a must!
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 13 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Te Papa
  • Programme Manager
    Tautai is seeking an enthusiastic well organised energetic person to organise and run our secondary school workshop program for pacific heritage students.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 12 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust
  • Production Manager/Co-ordinator
    Production Manager/Co-ordinator
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 15 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Tawhiri Productions
  • Graphic Designer for Film Company
    We are on the lookout for a freelance graphic designer to work our slate of feature film projects.
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 5 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Four Knights Film/Six String Pictures
  • SCAPE Project Assistants
    3 X SCAPE PROJECT ASSISTANTS FOR ARTIST RICHARD MALOY
    Category:
    Award
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 4 June 2010
    Organisation:
    SCAPE 2010 Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space
  • School Administration Assistant
    Are you a keen, hard-working person with excellent organisational and communication skills to fill the role of Office Administrator?
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 6 June 2010
    Organisation:
    The University of Auckland
  • TUTOR Post Production for Film & TV Institute
    NCBT Film & TV Institute NZ inviting submissions for Experienced Film & Television POST PRODUCTION TUTOR to join our faculty
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 31 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 11 June 2010
    Organisation:
    NCBT Film & TV Institute NZ
  • Freelance Graphic Designer - junior
    Freelance Graphic Designer - Suits a student or grad
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 31 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 31 July 2010
    Organisation:
    Renee Quigley Design
  • Dinosaur Puppeteer
    Male and females needed to operate lifesize dinosaur puppets
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 31 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 21 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland Museum
  • Content Officer, 28th Maori Battalion Website
    Content Officer
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 31 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 14 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Ministry for Culture and Heritage
  • Childrens Exercise Coach
    Childrens Fitness Coach Teaching Exercise Classes in Early Childhood Education Centres
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 30 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 20 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Stretch-n-Grow
  • Actor/musicians
    To join professional co-operative production of SHIPWRECKED! at Circa Theatre, Wellington July - September 2010
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 9 June 2010
    Organisation:
    peter hambleton
  • 2010 casual auditions
    2010 casual auditions at Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 16 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
  • Programme Manager
    A Programme Manager is needed in the lead up to the next Auckland Festival.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 8 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland Festival Trust
  • amazonfilmslogo
    actors wanted
    male and female actors wanted 35+ for reconstructions in documentary on education.
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 15 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Amazon Films
  • Call for applications: World Music Expo
    Call for applications: World Music Expo (WOMEX) and Australasian World Music Expo (AWME)
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Northland | New Zealand | Auckland Region | Australia | Wellington Region | Canterbury | Otago | Europe | Pacific Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 11 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Creative New Zealand
  • Exhibition Minders/Docents (fixed term)
    Corban Estate Arts Centre requires a minder/s for a Matariki exhibition for a fixed term
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 13 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Corban Estate Arts Centre
  • Communications Adviser
    Communications Advisor
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 9 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Ministry for Culture and Heritage
  • Admissions Team - The Learning Connexion
    The Learning Connexion is a tertiary school of Art and Creativity based in the Hutt Valley. We are seeking a warm, confident, ‘people person’ to join our admissions team in a fulltime capacity.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 27 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 7 June 2010
    Organisation:
    The Learning Connexion (TLC)
  • Senior Lecturer in Criminology
    The Sociology Department at the University of Auckland is looking to make a full-time permanent appointment at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, commencing 1 January 2011.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 27 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 3 July 2011
    Organisation:
    The University of Auckland
  • Signature Programme Curator
    Signature Programme Curator
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 27 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 2 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland Festival of Photography Trust

Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid

Includes unpaid work e.g. voluntary, work experience or looking for cast & crew. There may be some great career development opportunities here and ways you can help other people develop their creative practice. Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • After Effects editor
    Looking for a talented After Effects editor to apply the finishing touches to an original music video
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 25 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Alan Morrison
  • Writers Workshop Scholarship
    Scholarship available for inaugural SCAPE 2010 Critical Writers Workshop
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 9 July 2010
    Organisation:
    SCAPE 2010 Biennial Writers Workshop
  • Continuity Script Supervisor Short Film
    To take Continuity Scrip notes
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 14 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Samuel Shelton
  • Combined Make-up / Wardrobe Role
    The role is to do Make-up and Wardrobe
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 14 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Samuel Shelton
  • Brought to you in Partnership with ST PAUL St, CoLab and AUT Art and Design
    LIVE. REPEAT. PLAYBACK.
    Call for proposals
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 25 June 2010
    Organisation:
    ST PAUL St, CoLab, AUT Art and Design
  • Mockumentary Short Film Actors Required
    I require 7 actors for a short mockumentary student film. They will be required out on location for the film shoot (2 days appox.).
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland | Manukau
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 16 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Shea Melville (AUT Student)
  • Call for Proposals: LIVE REPEAT PLAYBACK
    Call for proposals for the Student section and expressions of interest for the National section to take part in LIVE REPEAT PLAYBACK, a two-week programme of pe
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 25 June 2010
    Organisation:
    ST PAUL St Gallery
  • ACTORS
    Looking for 5 female and 7 male actors, ages generally 20s-30s
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 18 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Papakura Theatre Company (Inc)
  • ! NORTHLAND ARTISTS !
    Summer seaside showcase of talented northland artists (from or currently living in nortland)
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Northland | Whangarei
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 1 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Silver Seas Studio
  • Body Art models oppurtunities
    Models for body art competitions and art projects
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Northland | Whangarei
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 1 July 2010
    Organisation:
    Silver Seas Studio - Northland
  • Fearless actor required
    A fearless female actor required
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 31 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 10 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Rachel Rees for press on pictures
  • Combined Make-up / Wardrobe Role
    The role initials the skills of a make-up Artist with a good eye and skill with wardrobe
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 31 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 2 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Samuel Shelton
  • Continuity Script Supervisor Short Film
    The role is for a Continuity Script Supervisor on a Short Film based on two teenage brothers who go on a Magic Mushroom trip resembling WWII. The Shoot dates are 24-27 June and the 3-4 July
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 31 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 2 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Samuel Shelton
  • Magazine Positions
    Calling literary editors and graphic designers
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 30 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 30 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Rem Magazine
  • Studio with Rooms For hire. $110
    Studio Rent
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 13 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Sakowski Studios
  • Digital Distribution opportunity for Indies
    New Indie Distribution outfit is looking for smart indies to promote online.
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand | Europe | North America
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 1 November 2010
    Organisation:
    Indiefeatures.net
  • Fritter 4
    We love promoting local music so we’re doing it all over again!
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Northland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 28 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 11 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Wards MusicWorks
  • Crew wanted for film shooting weekends
    Crew wanted for 'Journey of a Story', an independent feature film shooting weekends.
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 27 May 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 30 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Journey of a Story (Earthwire Productions)

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    Oil on Canvas, 2010. 600x 810mm
  • Utopia Travel
    Installation - slip-cast porcelain
  • Kahukura Print by Robyn Kahukiwa
    New handmade print by leading contemporary Maori artist Robyn Kahukiwa. Kahukura is the maori name for the Red Admiral butterfly.
  • Galle Road
    Oil painting. galle rd. Colombo City Sri Lanka
  • A Rabbit Longs For The Moon
    Inspired by a Thai proverb (one who yearns for what he cannot have) Acrylics on canvas on four interlocking boards
  • Art Point
    Art Gallery and Art Tutoring
  • Diamond of Clubs
    Is it red or is it black? An old gambling trick.
  • Collision
    A ‘machinic hurricane’ of visual and digital incidents.
  • Chris Adams Exhibition
    Rain Later: Chatham Island Mezzotints by Chris Adams 26 May – 19 June An exhibition of new mezzotint prints by Chris Adams opens at Solander Gallery
  • Blue Hills Study
    Shellac, acrylic and charcoal painting.

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