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  • Feed your Arts

    Franklin Local Board Community Arts Grants for 22/23 are now open for applications
    Auckland
    08/01/2022
  • Senior Adviser, Investments and Outcomes

    We are seeking Senior Advisers (permanent and fixed term) with te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori skills to join Manatū Taonga in delivering the new Te Tahua Whakamarohi i te Rāngai Ahurea fund.
    Wellington
    07/11/2022
  • Call for Proposals from creative groups, collectives or individuals

    Exhibit or develop a unique offering for the 2023 exhibition taking place in one of 5 local arts facilities
    Auckland
    07/31/2022

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Front of House Hosts

Do you have a passion for people and want to be part of the vibrant events scene within Wellington?
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
15 Jul 2022
NZ Young Writers Festival
Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust / Literature & Publishing

Guest Curator - NZ Young Writers Festival

Flex your creative programming muscles with the 2022 NZ Young Writers Festival
Region: 
National, Otago
Closes: 
31 Jul 2022
NZ Young Writers Festival
Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust / Literature & Publishing

Content Presenter: 2022 New Zealand Young Writers Festival

Pitch us your literary themed event and be part of the 2022 NZYWF
Region: 
National, Otago
Closes: 
31 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
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
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
He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust / Community & Access Arts

Casual Position - Venue Tech

Casual positions available at an Onehunga Theatre for Venue Technicians/Operators
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
1 Aug 2022
Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival
Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival / Music

Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival 2023: Call Out for Expressions of Interest

The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is back in 2023 and we can't wait to hear from you.
Region: 
Overseas, National, Waikato
Closes: 
15 Jul 2022
Massey University / Education & Development

Major Coordinator - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Commercial Music Practice

Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
31 Jul 2022
World of WearableArt / Performing Arts

Wardrobe Assistant - Wellington Based Show Role

Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
11 Jul 2022
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Venue Co-ordinator

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Wellington
Closes: 
24 Jul 2022
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Plays for the Young Competition

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Kaitautoko - Kōanga Festival 2022

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Auckland
Closes: 
10 Jul 2022
SA Circus Centre / Performing Arts

Artist Development Lead

Region: 
Overseas
Closes: 
15 Jul 2022
He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust / Community & Access Arts

Casual Position - Usher/Theatre Staff

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Auckland
Closes: 
1 Aug 2022
He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust / Community & Access Arts

Casual Position - Theatre Duty Manager

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Auckland
Closes: 
1 Aug 2022

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