Arts & Culture Programme Lead

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

Additionally, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your programme management experience with your understanding of te ao Māori to deliver quality public art to Aucklanders.

• *Ensure all projects are hitting their milestones and budgets, as well as forward planning for new opportunities.
• *Work closely with the Manager Public Art, a range of internal and external stakeholders, operational staff and contractors.  
• *Refine portfolio management systems, tools, and processes and imbed continuous improvements.

Joining the team that drives arts and culture public art activities across the region, you’ll apply programme planning nous to plan and support the public art work programme across the Tāmaki Makaurau region. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for someone with the demonstrated ability and experience in:

• Programme management and planning of high value projects
• Resource management, procurement, budgeting, communication and collaborative teamwork across multiple projects
• Understanding of the arts and culture sector is beneficial for the role, but not essential
• Lead continuous improvement and change with regards to financial practices and investment decisions
• Leadership ability, ensuring accountability within the team regarding project milestones and deadline.

Your understanding of te ao Māori and understanding of Māori interests within Tāmaki Makaurau, plus passion to apply and grow your understanding of te reo, tikanga me ngā mātauranga Māori will be highly valued.