Public Art Lead: Transform Communities & Māori Partnerships

Auckland Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

4 weeks annual leave

KiwiSaver 3.5%

Discounts on cultural venues

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a strategic leader to oversee Auckland’s Regional Public Art Programme. You will shape built environments and regional identity by guiding a 400+ artwork collection, collaborating with mana whenua, artists and communities, and delivering impactful arts outcomes.

You will lead a senior specialist team, manage budgets, advise elected members, and drive partnerships across diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on Māori outcomes and Te

Qualifications

• High-level leadership experience in arts/culture or complex organisations.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale programmes or portfolios.
• Extensive knowledge of arts and culture sector networks.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee public art commissions and stewardship of 400+ artworks.
• Lead a team of experienced specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Build strategic partnerships with mana whenua, artists, communities and stakeholders.
• Support tāonga toi projects and foster mana whenua relations.
• Provide high-quality advice to elected members and governance groups.
• Act as lead officer for the Public Art Advisory Panel.
• Ensure artistically strong, transformative public art reflective of Auckland’s communities.
• Manage programme budgets, forecasting, resources and delivery.
• Contribute to media, communications and Arts & Culture leadership initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme delivery

Arts & culture knowledge

People leadership

Public governance advice

Financial & project management

Influencing & negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Māori frameworks (Te Tiriti)

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking a strategic leader to oversee Auckland’s Regional Public Art Programme. You will shape built environments and regional identity by guiding a 400+ artwork collection, collaborating with mana whenua, artists and communities, and delivering impactful arts outcomes.

You will lead a senior specialist team, manage budgets, advise elected members, and drive partnerships across diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on Māori outcomes and Te