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Job Opportunity: Associate Artistic Director:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation The Court Theatre Closes 16 Nov 2022 Posted on 26 Oct 2022 Region Canterbury Work type Full time employment Work classification Performing Arts Share»Diverse and dynamic iconic arts organisation »Creating accessible theatre for Aotearoa »?tautahi Christchurch location About The function: The Associate Artistic Director is an integral part of the Artistic Team and works to support the vision and direction of the Artistic Director. The Associate Artistic Director will take the lead in one or two strategic areas of The Court, and provide excellence and skills. this function is complementary to the Artistic Director function and should be considered a senior and accountable function at The Court. Strategic areas that will become the focus of the function may include: M?ori, Pasifika, Asian, Education, Outreach, Accessibility, Jesters and/or Corporate Agency work (eg providing talent at a sponsor's event that showcases The Court and helps build our reputation). The function is for a three year fixed term. Please note, this is not a junior or developmental function, per se. Information technology requires a good level of practice and capability to lead. Job responsibilities: » Promote and maintain the organisational culture, reflecting and enhancing The Court Theatre's position as the leading contributor to the New Zealand arts and theatre sector. » With the AD, select the repertoire for all artistic work in your strategic area/s including productions, research and development projects and other programming. » With the AD, supervise the commissioning and development of new plays ensuring appropriate content, and maximising opportunities for adding great repertoire to the industry. » Consider productions that are appropriate for sustainable touring across New Zealand and internationally as appropriate. » Suggest and champion appropriate directors, artists and technicians in the realisation of The Court Theatre's repertoire, authenticity and diverse community. » Identify and nurture collaborative partnerships with other arts organisations and artists, particularly those in your strategic area/s. » Work collaboratively with the artistic team, and across other teams at The Court, assisting the Artistic Director when required. » Work closely with the AD and Chief Executive to create and implement effective strategic plans for the company that fulfil its artistic ambition, kaupapa and organisational mission: an innovative artistic policy and programme, development of new audiences, financial sustaincapability, environmental sustaincapability and actively covering the creative cases for your strategic area/s. Skills & practice: » Theatre and arts practice significant to your strategic area/s » A positive team contributor » A natural collaborator » Degree level qualification in a significant field » skills and excellence in one of more of the following specialist areas: » M?ori Arts » Pasifika Arts » Asian Arts » Education » Outreach » Accessibility » Improvisation Theatre » Corporate entertainment advantages: » Contribute to an iconic non-profit organisation » Join a team of highly skilled people who are resilient and flexible learners » Building the artistic team, with a strong artistic vision » An organisation with a promising looking future, and a new home under development in the city About the Employer : Currently hidden in Christchurch's suburb of Addington is New Zealand's largest theatre company. In its post-earthquake refuge ?The Shed? - an old grain shed - there is a magical world of happiness, laughter, drama and intrigue. Inside the walls of ?The Shed? is a diverse and dynamic company of 60 permanent staff plus hundreds of artists and artisans who produce some 19 productions each year. Over 150,000 ticket buyers enter The Court each year to feast on the varied offering of theatrical works, created and produced on-site. The Court has matched the ever-diversifying Christchurch population and creates and supports work for everyone in our community including children and families, for Tangata Whenua and for Christchurch's growing Pasifika communities. We have a strong education programme and we support new writing for theatre. In November 2024 The new Court Theatre in the city will open and a strong new season will be announced. There is much for the Artistic team to do. Underpinning this is the mandate of Theatre for Aotearoa, for our region and our city. Links & Contact info: Andrea Bankier, Senior Consultant 0274 478 102 How to submit the application: Candidates can apply, in strict confidence, online at www.sheffield.co.nz To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8365aa. Your cover letter needs to include a summary of your strategic focus in relation to the specialist areas outlined above . It is intended that this function will be appointed concurrently with the Artistic Director appointment and is for a period of three years, and will complement the skills, practice and skills of the Artistic Director. Applications close on 16 November 2022. Emails will be electronically acexpertised, and further correspondence may be by email. Click here to view the Candidate Briefing document including a full Position Description. For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on +64 (0)274 478 102. Skills:
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