General Manager
Atamira Dance Collective Charitable Trust
Job Description - General Manager
Title/Position: General Manager – Atamira Dance Collective Charitable Trust Purpose: To nurture, develop and implement the collective Vision of Atamira Dance Collective. To manage financial, production and strategic operations of Atamira Dance Collective Charitable Trust. Reports To: The Atamira Dance Collective Charitable Trust Board Personal Competencies and Attributes Required: Knowledge of the NZ Performing Arts and related industries Experienced Leadership Skills Experienced Management Skills Good Time Management Skills Excellent Communication Skills Interest in Contemporary Dance Knowledge of Maoritanga Specific Qualifications and Previous Experience: No specific qualifications required, however tertiary level qualifications preferred Previous experience in Producing, Management or the Performing Arts industry essential. A minimum of 5 years experience preferred Full drivers license necessary ATAMIRA GENERAL MANAGER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managerial Responsibilities Develop and implement a strategic business plan that supports and sustains creative growth and financial stability of the Collective. Establish and maintain income streams, including sources beyond Creative New Zealand, for creative projects, infrastructure and administrative costs Complete funding and sponsorship applications Ensure business and artistic goals are achieved Oversee and sign off project budgets Prepare Quarterly Financial and Artistic Reports Negotiate contracts with Festivals - National and International Manage Administration staff Develop and maintain networks in order to support ongoing opportunities for The Atamira Dance Collective Charitable Trust. Report to the Atamira Dance Collective Charitable Trust Board Marketing and Promotional Responsibilities Promote Atamira Dance Collective and its creative vision both nationally and internationally Establish and maintain working relationships with potential as well as existing clients. Grow the Trust’s existing database and network of artistic and production personnel, audiences, potential funders, sponsors and other supporters. Oversee design on all publicity and promotional material Artistic Responsibilities Liaise with the core ‘Platform’ members of Atamira Dance Collective in order to nurture and develop the collective vision of Atamira Dance Collective Trust. Engage choreographers and other artistic and production personnel who will contribute to this vision. Operational Responsibilities Hire and support choreographers, dancers and other sub-contractors in their respective positions. Oversee and coordinate production, rehearsal and performance schedules, meetings and operations. Plan and coordinate choreographic development workshops and performance seasons in consultation with the Collective. Develop other opportunities to promote and foster the creative vision and growth of the collective wherever possible. Conditions of Employment: Remuneration: The General Manager will be paid a salary of $55 to $61,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Hours of work: 40 hours per week – flexible. Overtime requirements – The General Manager will be required to fulfill overtime requirements (within reason) in the lead up to a performance season or when on tour. Location: The General Manager will be based at the DANZ Tamaki office, 331 Sandringham Rd, Auckland. During rehearsals, performance seasons, projects or tours the General Manager may be required to attend rehearsals or projects offsite Performance Review: Review and performance assessments for all parties (General Manager, Atamira Trust Board and Atamira Platform members) will occur at three, six and twelve months during the first year of appointment. Subsequent timing of reviews will then be re-negotiated Applicants: To express interest in this position please send covering letter and CV to:
Or post to: Atamira Dance Collective PO Box 41262 St Lukes Auckland 1346 Final deadline: Fri Nov 6th 5pm
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Atamira Dance CompanyATAMIRA is New Zealand’s leading Maori Contemporary dance company and comprises New Zealand’s top Maori dancers and choreographers. Atamira Dance Company create professional dance works inspired by Aotearoa’s history, legends and contemporary issues; drawing from their own personal stories and whakapapa. Critically acclaimed, the company is renowned for their inventive and stunning pieces.
We are passionate about sharing our stories, and asserting the unique and important voice Maori have in New Zealand. We create dance work that reflects these values, and contributes to the collective voice of contemporary Maori art.
Founded in 2000 as a platform for Maori choreographers and dancers, Atamira is a project-based contemporary dance company. Atamira strives for innovation and experimentation in contemporary dance and choreography, whilst respecting our cultural heritage.
ATAMIRA Dance Company is an Auckland based company, with members having tribal connections right around New Zealand. This diversity is also reflected in the individual strengths each performer brings to the collective.
We actively incorporate other art forms into our choreographic work, and collaborate with many artists on all of our dance projects. The literal meaning of the word Atamira is "stage", a deeper meaning behind Atamira relates traditionally to the platform for the dead body, and the process of caring for those who have died.
