Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School is inviting applications for a Kaimanaaki Waihanga, Administrator Production.

This multifaceted role works with the Manutaki Waihanga, Discipline Lead Production and responsible for providing effective administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of academic and non-academic activities within Waihanga, Production.

This role is part time (0.5 FTE) permanent.

Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School

From our whare standing on whenua in Te Whanganui a Tara, we celebrate a whakapapa that spans more than 50 years. As the nation’s premier school of performing arts, we’ve trained some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best performers, designers, and craftspeople. We develop independent practitioners who are creators, innovators, and initiators. Our graduates are some of the leading voices within the creative sector both nationally and internationally. Our talented alumni are sought after, in front of and behind the scenes, by the world’s leading productions.

Being part of our kura is more than just gaining qualifications. Here skills are gained, perspectives are shaped, connections are made, and potential is revealed. We recognise all our students as future rangatira. They emerge from here - knowing who they are and where they stand - ready to add their value to Aotearoa New Zealand’s thriving performing arts community.

Our Strategic Plan 2022 - 27, a period of consolidation and transformation can be found on our website.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This multifaceted role works with the Manutaki Waihanga, Discipline Lead Production delivering administrative support.  The role will also have a close working relationship with the teaching staff of Production.  Guided by the systems and processes of the Kura, the role is often competing priorities within tight timeframes.

ABOUT YOU

 Experience

• A dependable collaborator, capable of adjusting priorities in time-constrained settings. 
• Working within a student community.
• Managing multiple and often competing workstreams.

Qualifications

1. Microsoft suite experience.

Other Attributes

1. Understanding and commitment to Tikanga Māori
2. A willingness to work in a decolonised environment
3. A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
4. An interest in theatre, live screen, creative arts, education and youth
5. Ability to work as part of a team with common goal
6. Ability to build relationships and influence others
7. Resilience and flexibility working with different individuals from different backgrounds

Position Descriptions

Please go to our website to find position descriptions of the roles.
https://www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz/job

Remuneration

• Salary A of Non-teaching staff: $60,000 (0.5 FTE pro-rated)
• Onsite parking
• Commitment to ongoing development

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 5pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Please include a CV and cover letter. Within your cover letter please clearly outline which role you are applying for. Please also include a description of how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

To apply or for further information please contact: hr.administrator@toiwhakaari.ac.nz 
Please note: between 19 December and 4 January 2026, our ability to respond will be limited, but we will reply as soon as we are able.

The panel will review applications on 14 and 15 January 2026. Interviews will be held between 20 and 23 January, with additional interview dates available 26 - 30 January if required.