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    Auckland
    07/22/2022
  • Pourataki - Curator Māori

    Reporting directly to the Lead Curator, the successful candidate will research, develop and deliver innovative and scholarly exhibitions.
    Canterbury
    07/10/2022
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    Art+Object is looking for a friendly professional to join our front of house team
    Auckland
    07/22/2022
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NZ Young Writers Festival
Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust / Literature & Publishing

Young Writer in Residence

A four week residency in the Robert Lord Writers Cottage (Dunedin) to write, and present work in the 2022 New Zealand Young Writers Festival
Region: 
National, Otago
Closes: 
31 Jul 2022
Copyright Licensing New Zealand / Management & Admin

Chief Executive

Provide visionary, strategic and operational leadership
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
22 Jul 2022
Christchurch City Council / Toi Maori

Pourataki - Curator Māori

Reporting directly to the Lead Curator, the successful candidate will research, develop and deliver innovative and scholarly exhibitions.
Region: 
Canterbury
Closes: 
10 Jul 2022
Art and Object Ltd / Management & Admin

Assistant Manager

Art+Object is looking for a friendly professional to join our front of house team
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
22 Jul 2022
Experience Wellington / Education & Development

Learning Specialist – Digital

​Ignite and fuel the creative spark in tamariki and rangatahi of Aotearoa by delivering inspiring digital learning experiences
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
18 Jul 2022
 Waitākere Arts - CALL FOR ENTRY - The Trusts 35th Arts Exhibition
Waitākere Arts / Community & Access Arts

CALL FOR ENTRIES | THE TRUSTS 35TH ARTS EXHIBITION | TRUSTS ARENA

THE TRUSTS 35TH ARTS EXHIBITION | GENESIS LOUNGE, TRUSTS ARENA - CALL FOR ENTRIES
Region: 
Online, Auckland
Closes: 
15 Aug 2022
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Nelson Centre of Musical Arts / Marketing & Media

Development, Communications and Funding Manager

Play a pivotal role in the strategy, leadership and supercharging of NCMA's fundraising and development efforts.
Region: 
Nelson / Tasman
Closes: 
29 Jul 2022
New Zealand String Quartet
New Zealand String Quartet Trust / Music

General Manager Kaiwhakahaere Matua

We're seeking a General Manager/Kaiwhakahaere Matua to join our energetic team and make a strong contribution to Aotearoa's classical music landscape.
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
20 Jul 2022
Chamber Music New Zealand / Technical Staff & Logistics

Operations Co-ordinator

We're looking for a logistics and production planning whizz to help us deliver our national touring programme of concerts and community engagement projects
Region: 
National, Wellington
Closes: 
18 Jul 2022
NZ Opera / Management & Admin

Head of Music

New Zealand’s national opera company welcomes expressions of interest as we look to appoint a full-time Head of Music to contribute to the future of opera in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
8 Jul 2022
Circa Theatre / Performing Arts

Casual Box Office Team Member

We are looking for a new person to join our Box Office team for casual evening and weekend work.
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
10 Jul 2022
Tairāwhiti Museum / Culture & Heritage

Collection Manager

You'll lead the development, management and care of the museum collection - it's varied, interesting and challenging work and a great opportunity to take the next step in your museum career
Region: 
Gisborne
Closes: 
24 Jul 2022
Wētā Workshop / Marketing & Media

B2B Marketing Specialist - Film + Location Based Experiences

Connect with global audiences to share Wētā Workshops concept design, manufacturing and location based experience expertise within the world's art and entertainment industries .
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
6 Jul 2022
Seasons Art Class
Seasons Art Class / Community & Access Arts

Talented Art Tutor

Learning art is easy at Seasons Art Class, but we need talented Art Tutors to help us teach art to adults.
Region: 
Waikato
Closes: 
21 Aug 2022
MMCA - Painting & Drawing 2023
Molly Morpeth Canaday Award / Visual Arts

CALL FOR ENTRIES! MMCA Painting & Drawing 2023

Entries open: 9am Monday 4th July 2022 - Molly Morpeth Canaday Award Painting & Drawing 2023
Region: 
National
Closes: 
6 Nov 2022
New Zealand Comedy Trust
New Zealand Comedy Trust / Management & Admin

Creative Producer

Responsible for Programming the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival and producing a range of high-profile NZ Comedy Trust comedy shows
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
13 Jul 2022
New Zealand Comedy Trust
New Zealand Comedy Trust / Management & Admin

Operations Manager

Lead the facilitation, coordination and effective operational management of the NZ International Comedy Festival
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
13 Jul 2022
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Auckland Pride / Community & Access Arts

Creative Director

Shape the future of the queer creative arts at Auckland Pride
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
3 Jul 2022
Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga / Community & Access Arts

Applications are open for the Creatives in Schools Round 4 funding

The Creatives in Schools programme is an opportunity for professional artists and teachers to work together to provide engaging learning experiences for students
Region: 
National
Closes: 
21 Aug 2022
SAE Institute / Education & Development

Screen Production Head of Department

A permanent full-time position managing and teaching into innovative creative media programmes, with a focus on screen production
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
22 Jul 2022
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