Theatre Coordinator
Theatre Coordinator
- Mangere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
- 20 hours per week
- Fixed-term to 31 October 2010
Part of the Manukau City Council Arts unit, this position is a key coordinator role at the new Mangere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, opening in September 2010.
The position holder will coordinate communications and relationships between the Performing Arts team and artists, audiences, service contractors, Mangere’s various communities and other Council staff.
This role requires a sound knowledge of Mangere and its communities and the position holder will work closely with Centre staff to deliver high quality service to all theatre users. Under the guidance of the Performing Arts Manager, you will be responsible for administrative and organisational tasks.
This role requires a positive outlook, excellent people skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude and passion for the various disciplines of the performing arts, including theatre, dance and music.
You will be available to work flexible hours as designated, including evenings and weekends.
The aim of the performing arts programme is to make an impact on Mangere and the wider arts community and bring a sense of “wow factor” to the new arts centre.
Passion for performing arts. Coordination, administrative & organisational skills.
Applications can be sent to jobs@manukau.govt.nz or alternatively to Manukau City Council, Private Bag 76917, Manukau City, Attn: Recruitment Co-ordinator.
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Arts Auckland SouthArts and Culture South is a unit of Auckland Council. We run arts centres, exhibitions, events and classes through Auckland South.
Our centres include Nathan Homestead (Manurewa) Otara Music Arts Centre and Fresh Gallery Otara, Mangere Arts Centre - Nga Tohu o Uenuku, Metro Theatre (Mangere), Papakura Gallery and Hawkins Theatre (Papakura).
Our Arts Centres run a busy schedule of community arts activities including exhibitions by local artists, classes, holiday programmes, concerts, competitions and events.
We have two arts co-ordinators devoted to Maori Arts and Pacific Arts. Nigel Borell, Toi O Manukau Kaiwhakahaere - Maori Arts Coordinator, runs Toi o Manukau's Waitangi Day Family Celebrations and coordinates Matariki events in South Auckland. Ema Tavola, Pacific Arts Coordinator and Manager of Fresh Gallery Otara, runs the annual Pacific Arts Summit and associated events. Both coordinators play an active role in the arts community as artists, mentors and supporters of the arts.
