Programme Manager
Programme Manager, Major Events - Leverage and Legacy Portfolio
Help shape the future of Auckland as an exciting vibrant international city renowned for hosting major events
This outstanding position promises high profile projects. Initially your primary focus will be on leading the leverage and legacy programmes for our city's major contribution to Rugby World Cup 2011 with projects such as the Queens Wharf and Albany Lakes fan zones, sports development, team welcomes, volunteers, schools programmes and Auckland's six week festival, but in the future will include the likes of the Volvo Ocean Race, Louis Vuitton Trophy and such major events that Auckland attracts. It offers the opportunity to influence Council, Auckland and the national events arena and the development of valuable national and international networks. A fantastic opportunity to progress your already successful major events career!
Leading, building and inspiring an established team of experts, you will provide strategic and tactical direction to the programme with the ability to genuinely make your mark. You will have to think on a macro level, planning and managing a broad programme of leverage and legacy activities required for operational delivery.
Having at least 5 years experience in the international major events arena, ideally within the leveraqe and legacy realm, you will have managed a team through a major event, and will be respected for delivery which considers all likely impacts, maximising outcomes through implementation of appropriate economic, social, environmental and cultural programmes.
Shape the next major event at Auckland City Council; apply today for this fantastic opportunity.
at least 5 years experience in the international major events arena
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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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