Manager, Finance and Systems

Downstage Theatre is New Zealand's longest running professional theatre, and is an essential component of Wellington and NZs arts and cultural fabric. As a sector leader, Downstage is positioning itself at the forefront of contemporary arts practice, focusing on artistic product, consumer experience and measurable indirect benefits to the arts community through a variety of  annual programmes.

The Manager, Finance and Systems works towards the long-term sustainability of Downstage through exemplary financial management, office administration and staff support services, and functions as a deputy to the Director.

Your role includes management of financial operations of the theatre, management of the office and administrative systems including IT, staff and partner support services including managing reporting to core funders, management of payroll and bookkeeping personnel, and requires a high level of computer skills, particularly in accounting software such as Quickbooks and MYOB, Microsoft Office and database management.

You will need strong financial skills and experience in building budgets, including monthly financial reports for a team of staff and the Downstage Theatre Trust Board, solid office administration and systems development experience, and have some knowledge of the NZ theatre/arts industry as well as demonstrated cultural respect and understanding of issues facing culturally diverse & disadvantaged communities.

Experience in a relevant position is a must, as is the commitment to working at a high level to tight deadlines in a small team environment. 

Please send us a covering letter outlining why you wish to work with Downstage, and your CV including contact details of two referees by 5pm, 5 March 2010.