Programme Coordinator

The New Zealand International Arts Festival (NZIAF) is a biennial multi-arts festival held in Wellington.  It is New Zealand’s largest cultural event celebrating the very best arts entertainment from around the world and within New Zealand.

The Festival is looking for a Programme Coordinator.  Ideally you will be an experienced festival worker who thrives in a high pressure environment.

As a key player within the Festival team you will work in support of the Senior Producer and Artist Liaison Team and with the wider Festival team, where appropriate, to help realise a successful 2012 Festival.

Strong administration, excellent written and oral communication, planning and budgeting skills are required for this exceptionally busy role.  A very important aspect is the ability to coordinate a huge diversity of information and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.  Though not essential, any understanding or experience of using POSE project management software would be beneficial.

General duties involve:

• Event administration
• Budgeting support
• Logistical planning
• Correspondence
• Contracting support including rights & royalties

 Based in Wellington, this is a part time then full time fixed term contract position until 13th April 2012.  Due to the nature of the Festival a flexible approach to working hours is essential.

High level capabilities for the role include excellent project management and organisational skills, understanding of the contracting process, the ability to research and source information, and think strategically and creatively to handle responsibilities independently.

For a position description please visit our website www.nzfestival.co.nz or contact Wah Yu at nzfestival@festival.co.nz or 04 473 0149.

Please email a cover letter with curriculum vitae to nzfestival@festival.co.nz

or send to PO Box 10-113, Wellington 6143.

Applications close on Monday 21st March at 5pm.