Work with us

We’re recruiting for the role of: 

• Kaihāpai Tari · Office Administrator. Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday 26 July, 2026.

• Office Administrator — a key role providing administrative support to the Senior Management team and general office duties for the Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival (AAF) office.
• The position is a full time, permanent position starting late July/early August 2026.
• Be part of an amazing team who delivers the country’s largest annual, international arts festival and tautoko the arts community in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is seeking an organised and highly motivated team player.

As Office Administrator, you’ll work closely with the Head of Business & Finance and be valued member of the Administration team. Acting as the first point of contact for the Festival office, you’ll have a high level of communication and relationship skills, be highly organised, and have a strong understanding of business systems. This role also supports the Head of Partnerships & Development in the areas of grant writing, VIP and stakeholder relationships during Festival time.

Proven administration and organisational skills are essential.

Based in our Auckland CBD office, the role is a full-time, permanent position, commencing late July/early August 2026. 

View the full job description, including required skills and experience.

How to Apply

Email a CV and covering letter to hr@aaf.co.nz by 5.00pm, Sunday 26 July 2026.

Please note, we will begin interviewing candidates before the closing date for this role and encourage early expressions of interest. We reserve the right to close applications early if the right candidate is found. 

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand may apply.

Working at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival isn’t just a day job — it’s being part of a supportive whānau whanui that includes dedicated arts and events professionals, vital creative communities, and incredible artists from all over Aotearoa and around the world. 

We believe art has the power to impact the way people think and feel about themselves and the world. Arts participation improves the wellbeing of our society, and at the Festival you’ll work towards putting on life-changing live performances and events. You’ll also help people from all walks of life, and from all corners of Auckland, access those experiences, and extend our world-famous manaakitanga to the artists and audiences who make this Festival a special place to come to.

The Festival is a workplace for individuals of all backgrounds, identities and orientations. We are committed to accessibility, equity and inclusivity alongside our responsibility to uphold the mana of te ao Māori through both the mahi we do in the industry, and our practices and engagement as a leading arts organisation.

While the roles we advertise require specific skills and experience, you do not need to tick every box to be considered. Our industry is made up of passionate individuals who serve the arts, and regardless of which sector you may come from, we welcome any applicants who are serious about joining us on this mission.

Ngā mihi nui thank you to everyone who expressed interest in joining our volunteer team for 2026, and to all our official Festival Guides who made it one of our best supported Festivals yet. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about opportunities to volunteer in 2027.

Main image: Festival staff and artists sharing kai in the Festival Garden, Aotea Square, 2026. Image by John Rata.