Strategic Arts Leader for Growth & Funding

Do Good Group; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust seeks an Organisational Lead to shape the future of a respected for purpose organisation at the heart of Dunedin's creative community. Reporting to the Board, you will provide strategic leadership across planning, funding, governance, and financial sustainability while delivering exceptional creative outcomes.

You will oversee DFAT's key programmes and engage with funders, artists, and partners to ensure long-term impact, growth, and governance excellence.

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.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills.
• 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

Funding/sponsorship

Financial planning

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Creativity & community impact

Job description

Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust seeks an Organisational Lead to shape the future of a respected for purpose organisation at the heart of Dunedin's creative community. Reporting to the Board, you will provide strategic leadership across planning, funding, governance, and financial sustainability while delivering exceptional creative outcomes.

You will oversee DFAT's key programmes and engage with funders, artists, and partners to ensure long-term impact, growth, and governance excellence.