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.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival (aaf.co.nz), is a major celebration of the arts, culture and creative expression. We invite both international and local artists to perform over 18 days of events, in central venues around Aotea Square to spaces and places all over Tāmaki Makaurau. It’s a festival for everyone, every March.

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.

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.