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Lead Practice Adviser - Visual Arts and Craft/Object (International)
Ko tā mātou mahi | The role
A key accountability specific to this position is responsibility for delivery of Creative New Zealand’s commitments to the Venice Biennale in 2026 and out years, including supporting Creative New Zealand’s management, external relationship and stakeholder management, and some project management responsibilities, in partnership with Creative New Zealand’s delivery partners.
This position is with our team of Practice Advisers who are experts in their art form and/or practice. The key focus of this portfolio is to lead Creative New Zealand’s engagement with the Visual Arts sector internationally and nationally. Craft and Object sectors, to provide strategic advice to Creative New Zealand on the direction and development of the that sector internationally and nationally, and to provide independent specialist knowledge of this artform to support Creative New Zealand’s funding, investment, strategic and corporate plans for positive change.
The role will also contribute to advance strategic artform and practice insights in the international space.
- Read the job description for Lead Practice Adviser - Visual Arts and Craft/Object (International) (pdf. 417KB)
- Read the Practice Adviser Portfolio Visual Arts and Craft/Object (International) (pdf. 278KB)
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
A strategic thinker, with excellent communication and relationship, partnership and stakeholder management skills, you will have extensive knowledge of the visual arts and craft/object sectors, as well as an understanding of the international market. Established and credible professional professional networks in these areas are a bonus.
With day-to-day responsibility for the Venice Biennale a core function of this position, you will have strong project management experience and the ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders, both here in Aotearoa and internationally.
Proven delivery experience in the arts/cultural sector, preferably involving high profile and/or international projects.
You will need an understanding of and respect for Tikanga Māori, along with an understanding of the principles and practice of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the implications of this for Creative New Zealand’s work. A broad understanding of diverse cultures and other ways of working is important, along with possessing the skillset to apply a multi-lensed approach to your mahi.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your unique world view would bring to our whānau.
He pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you are interested in coming to work with us, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why this is the role for you and what motivated you to apply to recruitment@creativenz.govt.nz. We look forward to hearing from you.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported, that the selection process is equitable for everyone, and that nothing gets in the way of us finding the right person for the job. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing recruitment@creativenz.govt.nz
Applications close 6pm, Monday 28 July 2025
Note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
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