Organisational Lead

Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust invites applications for an Organisational Lead to drive strategy, funding, and growth within one of Dunedin's premier arts organisations.

Reporting to the Board, you will oversee three programmes, lead planning and governance, manage budgets and fundraising partnerships, and mentor a small team, ensuring creative outcomes and community impact.

You'll collaborate with funders, artists, and partners to ensure sustainability and long-term impact.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience
• Success securing funding, sponsorship, or commercial partnerships
• Strong financial and strategic planning capability
• Experience working with Boards or governance groups
• A genuine passion for supporting creativity, artists, and community impact

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational strategy and annual planning
• Drive grant funding, sponsorship, and philanthropic partnerships
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and community partners
• Provide leadership and development support to the team (3 direct reports)
• Oversee financial performance, budgets, and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure strong governance, risk management, and compliance practices
• Represent the organisation across the arts and wider community sectors

Skills

Senior leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Governance

Job description

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Platinum Recruitment is proud to partner with the Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust (DFAT) to recruit for an Organisational Lead.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced leader to shape the future of a respected for purpose organisation at the heart of Dunedin's creative community. Reporting to the Board, you'll provide strategic leadership across organisational planning, funding, stakeholder engagement, governance, people leadership and financial sustainability while supporting the delivery of exceptional creative outcomes.

As the Organisational Lead you will oversee DFAT's three main programmes: the Dunedin Fringe Festival, NZ Young Writers Festival, and Amped Music Project. Each programme plays a significant role in fostering creativity and supporting emerging talent. You will provide strategic oversight to ensure the programmes remain impactful and align with the organisation's long-term vision.

Additionally, DFAT manages Te Whare o Rukutia, a flexible performance space, and the White Box Gallery as well as supporting the arts sector through Fringe HQ.

Working closely with funders, sponsors, artists, community partners, and the senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation continues to thrive and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead organisational strategy and annual planning
• Drive grant funding, sponsorship, and philanthropic partnerships
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and community partners
• Provide leadership and development support to the team (3 direct reports)
• Oversee financial performance, budgets, and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure strong governance, risk management, and compliance practices
• Represent the organisation across the arts and wider community sectors

About You:

• Proven senior leadership experience
• Success securing funding, sponsorship, or commercial partnerships
• Strong financial and strategic planning capability
• Experience working with Boards or governance groups
• A genuine passion for supporting creativity, artists, and community impact

Lead strategy, funding, and growth for one of Dunedin's most respected arts organisations while making a lasting community impact.

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