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Senior Manager, Public Programming

at Auckland Council in New Zealand
Posted on January 8, 2024

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  • Share your passion for art with audiences
  • Visionary public programmes leadership role at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Lead the Public Programmes team to create and deliver inspirational public programme experiences at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is to be a creative catalyst for art and ideas, offering transformational experiences that strengthen and enrich communities. Our vision is to be the home of art for T āmaki Makaurau Auckland, its people, and visitors from our internationally recognised award-winning building. Established in 1888, the Gallery holds a preeminent collection of New Zealand art and a significant collection of international art presented alongside a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, events and outreach activities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager, Public Programmes to join Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T āmaki. Reporting to the Gallery’s Head of Curatorial and Learning, your key purpose will be to lead a team of public programmes specialists in the development, delivery and evaluation of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T āmaki ’s public programmes. The role is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday with flexibility. Due to the nature of the role, working on weekends and public holidays will sometimes be required. To access the full position description, please click here: PD You are passionate about the visual arts and creating engaging and accessible public programmes that complement the Gallery’s dynamic exhibitions programme. An excellent and engaging communicator, you are skilled at connecting diverse audiences with a range of art, from historical to contemporary. You are s killed at creating and leading a team to deliver innovative, engaging art-focused public programmes. You will bring excellent relationship building skills with demonstrated influencing skills, along with a strong track record of successfully achieving outcomes through developing and empowering your team. In support of Auckland Art Gallery’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi y ou will demonstrate a desire to to support Kaupapa Māori programming initiatives and continue to build capability and confidence within your team. Applicants will demonstrate the following attributes:
  • Proven experience in successfully implementing and evaluating public programmes.
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Proven track record in successfully leading, developing, and managing staff
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
This is an excellent opportunity to occupy a key role in New Zealand's leading visual arts institution. As we recalibrate the ways we connect with audiences in light of COVID-19, this is a time for fresh thinking and innovation. We believe the arts have an important contribution to make to community health and wellbeing. This position, and the team it manages, is located in the Gallery’s Curatorial and Learning department where you will work alongside passionate public programme producers, art educators, curators, and research librarians to create outstanding and memorable public programmes. As part of the Auckland Council whanau you will have access to an ever growing variety of partnership benefits, a snapshot of which can be viewed here: Benefits Band H
  • Please provide a cover letter
  • No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
  • Please note we can only accept your application if you already have the right to work in New Zealand
  • Applications close at 11.59pm on 19th January 2024
If you have any questions after reading the advert and link to PD, please contact Gina Seward via gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz For further information on Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, please visit our website: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited 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. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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