Rugby World Cup Project Officer
Leverage Programmes, Fixed Term until Nov 2011 Display your individual skills and bring your strength to the team! Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) is the biggest major event to come to New Zealand to date and provides a significant opportunity for Auckland to play host and showcase the region on the international stage. This dynamic and fast-paced role will see you working to develop programmes to ensure Auckland leverages maximum benefit from hosting RWC 2011 and other international major events. The Rugby World Cup Leverage Programmes role is diverse and will develop and deliver community engagement programmes to ensure all Aucklanders have the opportunity to be part of Rugby World Cup 2011, such as sport development programmes, working with youth and schools and adopt a second team initiatives. In addition, the role will work to deliver Aucklands volunteer programme for the event. The position requires significant public event experience along with understanding of the complexity of running a city during a major event. Knowledge of the Auckland event industry and community services sector is also useful. To be successful you need to be able to build strong relationships with crucial stakeholders, be well organised and detail focussed, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Financial knowledge will enable you to help develop and work within budgets. A can-do attitude and commitment to work hard on one event project over a long period is essential. Only top players need apply - so if you have all the skills, experience and drive to take on this exceptional role, please forward your application now. The role is fixed term through to November 2011.Rugby World Cup Project Officer
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
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