Arts & Culture Programmer

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Arts & Culture unit is a group of regional teams that work across Community Wellbeing and with other council departments. We create opportunities for participation in arts, culture, and creativity across Tāmaki Makaurau.

We are seeking an energetic, creative and highly organised Programmer to work in the Creative Programming team. This is a vital role that will develop and deliver the regional arts and culture programme and manage relationships supporting the achievement of key strategic outcomes for the Arts and Culture unit.

We are a diverse team of professional and motivated people, all passionate about Tāmaki Makaurau and its communities. You will have the flexibility to apply your own ideas and creative mindset reflecting a commitment to local responsiveness and communities of greatest need.

You can view a copy of the position description here.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will be an experienced programmer or curator in arts and culture, libraries or within a contemporary organization and love the challenge of working across council and with a variety of strategic initiatives and partners. Commitment to continuous improvement and applying learnings from insights will be evident in your previous experiences. You will excel in organisational skills and love bringing plans and ideas to life.

 We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Innovation and showcase a creative mindset.
• Ability to be self-directed to meet objectives, apply resources and achieve results within high pressure deadlines.
• Highly developed management strengths including personal resilience and the ability to align effort to strategy and vision.
• Budget and contract management skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships and develop networks.
• Flexibility and a collaborative approach to work
• Cultural understanding and sensitivity - particularly concerning tangata whenua, tikanga Māori and Te Reo and Moana Oceania peoples.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3% kiwisaver on top of your salary

Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Applications close: 10th March at 11.59pm

This role is a Band G role, we would be looking to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $85 - $100k depending on experience. This is a full-time, permanent role, based in the Auckland CBD.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.