Head of Partnerships and Development

Tribe Group; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa is New Zealand’s national arts development agency, guiding partnerships and development across Aotearoa and beyond. The Head of Partnerships and Development leads the strategy, informing investment decisions and strengthening industry links with government, philanthropy, Māori partners and international collaborators.

The role reports to the Chief Executive and sits on the Senior Leadership Team, shaping an ambitious new operating model and ensuring sustainable

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience and track record in partnerships and development.
• Strong commercial and investment acumen with ability to grow revenue streams.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence at senior and system levels.
• Solid understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead Creative New Zealand’s partnerships and development agenda.
• Set vision for Partnerships and Development Pou and grow investment.
• Cultivate high-value relationships across government, philanthropy, business, iwi, communities, and international partners.
• Position the agency as a trusted connector and catalyst to diversify funding.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Investment acumen

Partnership development

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Head of Partnerships and Development | Upoko Hononga, Whakawhanaketanga hoki

• Senior leadership role at Creative New Zealand
• Build high-value partnerships across Aotearoa and internationally
• Permanent role with flexibility to be based in Wellington or Auckland

Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa is the national arts development agency, working alongside artists, ringatoi, practitioners and arts organisations across the motu. The organisation is moving into the next phase of a significant change programme, with a new operating model designed to strengthen leadership, connection, investment and impact across the arts and ngā toi.

As Head of Partnerships and Development, you will lead Creative New Zealand’s partnerships, and development agendaand contribute as a senior enterprise leader across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will set the vision and direction for the Partnerships and Development Pou, growing investment and diversifying revenue streams for Creative New Zealand, strengthening collaboration and unlocking new opportunities for the arts across Aotearoa and internationally.

You will build and steward high-value relationships across government, philanthropy, business, iwi, communities, regions and international partners. You will position Creative New Zealand as a trusted connector and catalyst, bringing together investment, capability and influence to strengthen the arts ecosystem, diversify funding and create sustainable outcomes for artists and communities.

you’ll bring senior leadership experience, strong commercial and investment acumen, and a proven track record of building strategic partnerships and securing opportunities in complex environments. You’ll be known for your ability to build trust, influence at senior and system level, navigate diverse interests and work across cultures. You’ll also bring a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, kaupapa Māori approaches and Aotearoa’s funding, philanthropic and development landscape.

Applications close midnight Sunday 8th November

To find out more, please get in touch with Luke Spratt on 021 056 7035 or Russell Spratt on 029 446 3770 for a confidential kōrero.

To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications.

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