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We’re recruiting for the roles of: 

Kaiwhakarite Hōtaka Producer 

Audience Development Coordinator. 

Applications for both roles close 5.00pm, 16 October, 2026.

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is seeking a proactive, results-oriented team member who thrives on creating opportunities to grow and diversify audiences for the 2027 Festival in March.

• A new role focused on growing audiences through strengthening relationships with schools, educators and community organisations, and achieving revenue targets through group bookings.

• The position is a full-time, fixed-term position starting in October 2026 and finishing the end of March.

• Be part of an amazing Festival whānau who deliver the country’s largest annual, international arts festival.

As the Audience Development Coordinator you will grow attendance, engagement and revenue through the development and management of relationships with schools, educators, community organisations, cultural communities, access networks, and group audiences.

This role plays a key relationship management function within the Marketing team, supporting the conversion of community engagement into attendance, participation and ticket sales by building audience pathways, increasing and managing group bookings, strengthening engagement with education and community sectors, and enhancing the visitor experience for organised groups.

Based in our Auckland CBD office, the role is a full-time, fixed-term position, commencing late October 2026 until end of March 2027.

View a 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, 16 October 2026.

Please note, we may 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.

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is seeking an industry experienced, multi-tasking Producer to join the Programming team for the 2027 Festival in March. 

• This role is focused on producing and delivering the Toitū Te Reo programme and curating the Whānau Day activities. 

• The position is a full-time, fixed-term position starting in November 2026 and finishing the beginning of April 2027. 

• Be part of an amazing Festival whānau who deliver the country’s largest annual, international arts festival. 

As Producer you will be working with Artists, Partners and the Festival team to plan, co-ordinate and deliver within an agreed brief and budget the established Toitū Te Reo programme along with curating our popular Whānau Day activities in response to the its own artistic brief. 

This role plays a key role within the Programming team, working closely with the Artistic Director and Head of Programming on content programming, project delivery and identifying Production requirements.  You will be an excellent and friendly communicator with great attention to detail.  You will have the ability to work well in a team while under pressure in a busy festival environment. 

Based in our Auckland CBD office, the role is a full-time, fixed-term position, commencing late October 2026 until end of March 2027. 

View a 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, 16 October 2026. 

Please note, we may 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.