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    Chair/Secretary/Trustees

    The New Zealand Dance Festival Trust calls for Expressions of Interest for a new Chair and board members for a two year term, starting February/March 2021.
    Auckland
    02/15/2021
  • Te Tahua Whakakaha | Cultural Sector Capability Fund now open

    The Capability Fund supports the cultural sector to adapt to the COVID-19 environment by funding projects that build skills and knowledge, and provide access to advice, services, tools and resources.
    National
    02/09/2021
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NZSO / Performing Arts

Office Assistant

A fantastic opportunity to develop and advance your skills within the performing arts sector; support and learn from a great team of experienced individuals.
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
3 Feb 2021
Auckland Theatre Company / Performing Arts

Ticketing Administrator

Ticketing susperstar needed for busy ASB Waterfront Theatre box office
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
7 Feb 2021
Tautai Oceania Internships Programme 2021
Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust / Community & Access Arts

Tautai Oceania Internships Programme 2021

Delivered by Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust, this programme supports Pasifika practitioners to embark on a career in the arts as managers and administrators.
Region: 
National
Closes: 
19 Mar 2021
95bFM / Community & Access Arts

95bFM Breakfast Show Producer

Help inform and guide 95bFM's beloved morning show, maintaining its position at the forefront of independent broadcasting.
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
16 Feb 2021
Sydney Theatre Company / Performing Arts

Director, Technical & Production

We are searching for someone to lead and develop the technical and production areas of Sydney Theatre Company delivering the highest production values possible and sustainable venue operations.
Region: 
Overseas
Closes: 
11 Feb 2021
National Gallery of Victoria / Community & Access Arts

Exhibition Designer (0453)

NGV is seeking an Exhibition Designer to support the Exhibition Design team in developing creative design concepts and solutions for permanent and temporary exhibitions, programs and events.
Region: 
Overseas
Closes: 
2 Feb 2021
Brisbane Festival / Marketing & Media

Marketing Coordinator

The Marketing Coordinator supports the day-by-day operations of a busy marketing and communications department. 
Region: 
Overseas
Closes: 
8 Feb 2021
Creative New Zealand / Marketing & Media

Senior Communications Adviser – Pacific | Kaiārahi Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero – Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa

Wellington or Auckland based with flexible working options
Region: 
Auckland, Wellington
Closes: 
8 Feb 2021
Experience Wellington / Education & Development

Logistics and Programming Coordinator, Public Programmes

Join Capital E’s Public Programming team and help us ignite the creative spark in children and young people.
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
14 Feb 2021
MOTAT / Community & Access Arts

Night Lights at MOTAT

Display your art installation at MOTAT Night Lights!
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
25 Mar 2021
Black Door Gallery / Visual Arts

Casual Gallery Assistant- Commencing February

Contemporary New Zealand Art and Design- Gallery Assistant Opportunity
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
5 Feb 2021
Massive Theatre Company / Digital & Technology

Digital Channels Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Pūnaha Rorohiko

Are you savvy on digital channels, keen to get creative, know your way around analytics and love the arts? Come work for us!
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
3 Feb 2021
New Zealand String Quartet Trust / Music

General Manager

Join our energetic team as General Manager and make a strong contribution to Aotearoa’s classical music landscape.
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
3 Feb 2021
Michael Lett Gallery Limited / Visual Arts

Full time gallery coordinator

Seeking expressions of interest: Full time gallery coordinator (40 + hours)
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
1 Feb 2021
January AIR Stan Bowski
Artist Residency @ No.15 / Visual Arts

Artist in Residence Golden Bay

A self-funded and self-directed artist residency in a spacious live/work studio in beautiful Golden Bay
Region: 
Nelson / Tasman
Closes: 
19 Mar 2021
Lane Cove Council / Community & Access Arts

Community and Cultural Programs Assistant

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.
Region: 
Overseas
Closes: 
31 Jan 2021
Moreland City Council / Management & Admin

Festivals Officer

We are currently seeking an innovative, passionate and experienced arts leader to join our dynamic festivals team.
Region: 
Overseas
Closes: 
31 Jan 2021
Orchestras Central Trust / Management & Admin

Chief Executive

Key Leadership Role. Contribute to bringing inspiration and joy through orchestral music
Region: 
Waikato
Closes: 
1 Feb 2021
Albury City Council / Marketing & Media

Engagement Manager

Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) is a progressive art museum that enriches the cultural life of the Albury region and ranks among the leading art museums and galleries in Australia.
Region: 
Overseas
Closes: 
31 Jan 2021
Objectspace / Design

Objectspace Courtyard Plinth Commission

Objectspace welcomes proposals for new installations in the Objectspace courtyard. The successful proposal will detail an innovative installation that responds to this unique site. Closes 28 February.
Region: 
National, Auckland
Closes: 
28 Feb 2021
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