Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre seeks a Creative Producer for its extensive annual programme of programmes and events. You will play a crucial role in crafting and executing events that enliven our numerous spaces, fostering community connections and celebrating diversity. You must have a strong background in creative production, impeccable administration skills, proven collaboration skills, and a passion for making programmes and events happen seamlessly. This mahi is essential for all Ōtautahi residents and the numerous tourists that visit The Arts Centre daily.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Apply your finely honed arts administration and personal skills to take oversight of the production of Arts Centre programmes, festivals and events. You will deliver high-quality produced work (or assist partners with this), grounded in practical production practice, sound judgement, arts sector knowledge and networks, including cultural connections, alongside a demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitagi, te ao Māori, professional and ethical practice.
In a dynamic environment you will have a proven ability to deliver high-quality programmes and events, grounded in practical production skills, sound judgement, arts sector knowledge and networks, alongside a demonstrated commitment to professional practice.

The role is full-time (40 hrs/wk).

Objectives

• Support the Creative Director in managing The Arts Centre’s annual programme
• Realise creative ideas in collaboration with creatives and curators
• Lead or assist on the production of several programmes and events including (but not limited to) the school holiday programme, Festive Fun, Jazz Club, Matariki, Children’s Day, Outdoor Cinema, Sounds of Salaam, May Music Month, Heritage Festival and Halloween
• Manage the self-funded residency and the Company in Residence programmes
• Translate creative concepts into feasible creative outcomes while protecting creative integrity
• Provide critical feedback and creative guidance to creatives to ensure production and presentation of Arts Centre presented events are of a high quality
• Contribute ideas for and/or devise programmes and events to raise revenue for The Arts Centre, activation of the campus and to address gaps in programming
• Be clear on any responsibilities that may be shared within the wider team and where each person has primary ownership to avoid duplication or gaps

About you

• Strong knowledge and proven experience within producing in the arts sector and event management industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the arts sector, leading events, with a can do attitude
• Experience in high value customer events and dealing with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to coach and share skills and expertise
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and other organisational tools

If this sounds like you, and you enjoy a creative and varied job - we want to hear from you!

Apply by sending your CV and cover letter to hr@artscentre.org.nz

A job description can be requested via the same email address.

Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026.

Only apply if you have the right to work legally in New Zealand.