Working at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival isn’t just a day job – it’s being part of a supportive, extended whānau that includes dedicated arts and events industry 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.
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.
Current opportunities
Please check this page regularly – we recruit throughout the year and post job opportunities as they come to hand.
Kaiāwhina Takawaenga Ringatoi · Artist Liaison Assistant
- Artist Liaison Assistant – a vital administrative role supporting the Artist Logistics Manager and the Festival’s Programming team.
- Full-time, fixed term position until the end of March 2025
- Be part of an amazing team who tautoko the arts community in Tāmaki Makaurau while experiencing the excitement of the Festival as it transforms the city.
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is seeking a super-organised Artist Liaison Assistant. Key focuses of this role include assisting the Artist Logistics Manager with artist liaison, co-ordination and smooth running of the artist logistics in the lead up to and during Auckland Arts Festival 2025 (AAF2025), 6 – 23 March.
As the Artist Liaison Assistant, you’ll have a high level of communication and relationship skills plus be super organized. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management and a love of the arts.
Based in our new central Auckland office, no two days will be the same. You’ll need a calm head and the ability to effectively manage a varied and sometimes pressured workload as the team approaches important milestones such as the opening of the Festival, and our manaakitanga towards artists and audiences joining us in March.
View a full job description, including required skills and experience, here.
How to apply
Email a CV and covering letter to hr@aaf.co.nz by 9am, Monday 4 November, 2024.
Please note, we will begin interviewing candidates before the closing date for this role and encourage early expressions of interest. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand may apply.