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Lead Practice Adviser - Visual Arts and Craft/Object (International)
Ko tā mātou mahi | The role
A key accountability specific to this position is responsibility for delivery of Creative New Zealand’s commitments to the Venice Biennale in 2026 and out years, including supporting Creative New Zealand’s management, external relationship and stakeholder management, and some project management responsibilities, in partnership with Creative New Zealand’s delivery partners.
This position is with our team of Practice Advisers who are experts in their art form and/or practice. The key focus of this portfolio is to lead Creative New Zealand’s engagement with the Visual Arts sector internationally and nationally. Craft and Object sectors, to provide strategic advice to Creative New Zealand on the direction and development of the that sector internationally and nationally, and to provide independent specialist knowledge of this artform to support Creative New Zealand’s funding, investment, strategic and corporate plans for positive change.
The role will also contribute to advance strategic artform and practice insights in the international space.
- Read the job description for Lead Practice Adviser - Visual Arts and Craft/Object (International) (pdf. 268KB)
- Read the Practice Adviser Portfolio Visual Arts and Craft/Object (International) (pdf. 278KB)
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
A strategic thinker, with excellent communication and relationship, partnership and stakeholder management skills, you will have extensive knowledge of the visual arts and craft/object sectors, as well as an understanding of the international market. Established and credible professional professional networks in these areas are a bonus.
With day-to-day responsibility for the Venice Biennale a core function of this position, you will have strong project management experience and the ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders, both here in Aotearoa and internationally.
Proven delivery experience in the arts/cultural sector, preferably involving high profile and/or international projects.
You will need an understanding of and respect for Tikanga Māori, along with an understanding of the principles and practice of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the implications of this for Creative New Zealand’s work. A broad understanding of diverse cultures and other ways of working is important, along with possessing the skillset to apply a multi-lensed approach to your mahi.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your unique world view would bring to our whānau.
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 6pm, Monday 21 July 2025
Note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Lead Investments Adviser - Māori
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About Toi Aotearoa | Our organisation
At Creative New Zealand, Toi Aotearoa we believe that having access to and participating in great arts experiences is essential to New Zealanders’ wellbeing and our country’s unique identity. As the national arts development agency of Aotearoa, we encourage, promote and support the arts, for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
Creative New Zealand offers a positive, supportive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We are committed to the hauora of our people and support the growth and development of our whānau in flexible, mana-enhancing ways. We offer a number of kaimahi benefits and genuinely flexible working arrangements.
We recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as New Zealand’s founding document and are committed to supporting the role of Māori as tangata whenua of Aotearoa.
Ko tā mātou mahi | The role
Creative New Zealand is seeking an experienced and skilled relationship manager and adviser, with specialist capability grounded in te ao Māori, to work across two rōpu in our ADS (Arts Development Services) team.
The role will build and maintain positive working relationships with key, Māori-led organisations in our Investments programme, including those funded through our Toi Tōtara Haemata and Toi Uru Kahikatea programmes, to ensure that the investment CNZ makes through these programmes is administered responsibly, that contracted outcomes are achieved, and that organisations are supported.
Within the Nga Toi Māori pod in our Practice and Pathways team, the role will also provide strategic advice and independent specialist knowledge on the direction of ngā toi Māori, to support CNZ’s investment and strategic plans and support our grants management process through strong relationships with arts practitioners, groups and other organisations, providing exceptional client service and advice, and contributing to assessment, feedback and acquittals mahi.
As a strategic and culturally grounded thinker, you will be skilled in navigating complex issues. You will have a natural ability to offer clear, practical advice informed by data and insight. You’ll be confident working with financial information and either hold a qualification in an arts related or relevant discipline. (E.g business or arts management, finance, legal or contract management) or the equivalent demonstrated experience. You also bring a strong understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori, and the Māori-Crown relationship, ensuring your work is both informed and inclusive.
A broad understanding of diverse cultures and other ways of working is important, along with possessing the skillset to apply a multi-lensed approach to your mahi.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness your unique world view would bring to our whānau.
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: 6pm, Tuesday 22 July 2025. Note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Read the position description for Lead Investments Adviser - Māori (.pdf, 415KB)
Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?
At Creative New Zealand, Toi Aotearoa we believe that having access to and participating in great arts experiences is essential to New Zealanders’ wellbeing and our country’s unique identity. As the national arts development agency of Aotearoa, we encourage, promote and support the arts, for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
Creative New Zealand offers a positive, supportive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We are committed to the hauora of our people and support the growth and development of our whānau in flexible, mana-enhancing ways. We offer a number of kaimahi benefits and genuinely flexible working arrangements.
We recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as New Zealand’s founding document and are committed to supporting the role of Māori as tangata whenua of Aotearoa.
Kia Toipoto (Public Service Pay action plan)
Creative New Zealand is a small organisation with less than 20 employees in each comparative group of employees [male, Māori, Pacific or ethnic] and we are therefore unable to calculate and publish statistically robust gender or ethnic pay gaps. However, we are committed to gender and ethnic pay equity. Creative New Zealand has a Remuneration Policy that guides equitable remuneration practices, and employee remuneration is reviewed annually in accordance with this policy.
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