Marketing and Programming Manager

Timaru District Council; Timaru; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Theatre Royal Timaru is seeking a Marketing & Programming Manager to lead the theatre's marketing, programming and events. You will drive campaigns, digital channels, media, partnerships and community engagement to grow audiences and support artists and promoters.

This permanent, full-time role requires collaboration with the Theatre Manager, a creative and commercially minded leader who can turn ideas into action and shape a brand-new venue from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, communications, programming, events or the performing arts.
• Ability to lead a team and turn ideas into action.
• Excellent relationship-building and community engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the theatre's marketing and promotional activities across campaigns and channels.
• Develop campaigns and digital strategies, media, partnerships and community connections.
• Build audiences and opportunities with artists, promoters, sponsors and the community.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Programming

Events

Leadership

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

TheTheatre Royal is looking for a Marketing & Programming Manager for itsnewly established team!

Working alongside the TheatreManager, you'll help create a programme that attracts audiences, supportsartists and promoters, and reflects the character and interests of ourcommunity.

You'lllead the theatre's marketing and promotional activities, finding creative waysto build awareness, grow audiences and make the most of every performance andevent. From campaigns and digital channels to media, partnerships and communityconnections, you'll help ensure the Theatre Royal has a strong presence bothlocally and beyond.

Buildingrelationships will be a big part of the role. You'll work with artists,promoters, community groups, sponsors, local businesses and tourism partners tocreate opportunities, strengthen connections and bring more people through thedoors. You'll also use customer and market insights to spot new ideas andopportunities for the theatre.

We'relooking for someone with strong experience in marketing, communications,programming, events or the performing arts, along with the confidence to lead ateam and turn ideas into action. You'll be creative and commercially minded,with excellent relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for liveentertainment and community.

Mostimportantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to help shape a brand-newvenue from the ground up.

If you'reready to help put Theatre Royal Timaru on the map, this is your stage!

Thispermanent full-time position offers 40 hours per week, with hours that may varyin accordance with performance bookings. The annual salary for this role is $83,409.45- $98,128.76 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1161106/Position-Description-Marketing-and-Programming-Manager-August-2026.pdf If you are unable to download the Position Description, or for further information, please email us at ****@timdc.govt.nz

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The District

Timaru District isa thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the SouthIsland, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy thatprovides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes,making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and culturalpursuits.

Let's not forgetabout that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru DistrictCouncil aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and onbehalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, andcultural well-being of its communities in the present and for thefuture. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles fromfront facing community to support and technical specialists.

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