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Current vacancies
Practice Adviser – Ngā Toi Māori | Kaiwhakamahere Ritenga, Ngā Toi Māori
Ko Tā mātou mahi | The role
Our team of Practice Advisers are experts in their art form and/or practice, providing strategic advice on the direction of these arts practices, and independent specialist knowledge of these arts to support CNZ’s investment and strategic plans. The Practice Advisers are a crucial part of the development of a sustainable and successful arts ecosystem within Aotearoa.
The key focus of the ngā toi Māori portfolio is to lead CNZ’s engagement with the ngā toi Māori sector, providing strategic advice to CNZ and the arts sector on the direction and development of ngā toi Māori both nationally and internationally, and providing specialist knowledge of ngā toi Māori to support CNZ’s investment and strategic plans for positive change.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
You’ll have extensive knowledge of arts practice trends in ngā toi Māori, as well as experience working within a Māori context. You will be fluent in te reo Māori and be able to demonstrate cultural competency in te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
You’ll have excellent communication skills, with an affinity for building and maintaining relationships and you’ll have the willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally to attend sector events as necessary. Demonstrable experience in providing high level strategic advice and recommendations leading to a direct impact on an organisation’s operations and processes is vital, while a qualification in an arts-related discipline, (or equivalent experience), is desirable.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your unique world view would bring to our whānau.
Read the full job description here
He pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you are interested in coming to work with us, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why this is the role for you and what motivated you to apply to recruitment@creativenz.govt.nz. We look forward to hearing from you.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported, that the selection process is equitable for everyone, and that nothing gets in the way of us finding the right person for the job. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing recruitment@creativenz.govt.nz
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm, 18 March 2024. Note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Lead Practice Adviser – Pacific Arts | Kaiārahi Whakamahere Ritenga, Ngā Toi o Te Moana nui a Kiwa
Ko Tā mātou mahi | The role
Our team of Practice Advisers are experts in their art form and/or practice, providing strategic advice on the direction of these arts practices, and independent specialist knowledge of these arts to support CNZ’s investment and strategic plans. The Lead Practice Advisers are a crucial part of the development of a sustainable and successful arts ecosystem within Aotearoa.
The key focus of the Pacific Arts portfolio is to understand and promote CNZ’s Pacific Arts Strategy and key programmes and initiatives supporting Pacific arts. This includes contributing to Pacific art form development discussions and working closely with the Pacific Arts team and the other Pacific focused staff in the organisation to align strategic goals, share knowledge and mitigate any potential risks. For more information, please see the job description.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
You’ll have extensive knowledge of arts practice trends in Pacific Arts, including heritage and contemporary arts across diverse island cultures and communities, as well as established and credible professional Pacific Arts networks throughout Aotearoa and in a range of artforms and diverse Pasifika communities.
You’ll have excellent communication skills, with an affinity for building and maintaining relationships and you’ll have the willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally to attend sector events as necessary. Demonstrable experience in providing high level strategic advice and recommendations leading to a direct impact on an organisation’s operations and processes is vital, while a qualification in an arts-related discipline, (or equivalent experience), is desirable. As you’ll be working alongside a Pacific Arts Practice Adviser, you will need to have proven experience in a leadership role within the sector.
Read the full job description here
He pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you are interested in coming to work with us, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why this is the role for you and what motivated you to apply to recruitment@creativenz.govt.nz. We look forward to hearing from you.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported, that the selection process is equitable for everyone, and that nothing gets in the way of us finding the right person for the job. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing recruitment@creativenz.govt.nz
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm, 18 March 2024. Note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Ko wai mātou? (Who are we?)
Creative New Zealand (the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa) is the national arts development agency. We encourage, promote and support the arts in New Zealand for the benefit of all New Zealanders. We do this by investing in, developing, advocating for and providing leadership in the arts for the benefit of all New Zealanders. We’re funded by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board and directly from the Government through Vote: Arts, Culture and Heritage.
We’re advancing strategies to support and develop ngā toi Māori and Pacific arts and are committed to ensuring the preservation of heritage ngā toi Māori and Pacific arts knowledge. It’s an exciting time for us as we’re exploring what Te Tiriti o Waitangi means for us as an organisation and our work with the arts sector.
Creative New Zealand is an equal opportunities employer and committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.