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Job Opportunity: Kaihaut? Toi - Artistic Director:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation THETA Closes 16 Nov 2022 Posted on 4 Nov 2022 Region National Work type Full time employment Work classification Community & Access Arts, Education & Development, Performing Arts Share»Does using applied theatre to empower rangatahi (youth) and other groups to tackle issues of concern and take charge of their well-being inspire you? »Are you looking for the challenge of growing a proven rangatahi well-being programme, and to develop new programmes? The Theatre in Health Education Trust (THETA) works nationally, specialising in delivering applied theatre-located programmes on well-being issues to rangatahi in mainstream schools and alternative education in Aotearoa New Zealand. THETA has been expanding its operations to include programmes for a variety of community groups and organisations. Our interactive programmes use applied theatre practices including forum theatre, educational drama, structured function-play and decision-making activities to engage participants in the safe exploration of issues significant to their lives. We have a great and compensateing opportunity to support the Trust's work by managing and growing a prosperous rangatahi well-being programme as well as developing new programmes that promote well-being and foster new perspectives and knowledges. In this function, you will: » Devise and deliver the existing Sexwise programme in line with Manat? Hauora - Ministry of Health guidelines and current best practice. » Identify and secure funding for new programmes through applications to funding bodies and liaison with community groups and other current and potential stakeholders. » Devise and deliver new programmes in conformity with the needs of the stakeholder/clients while upholding the principles and mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. https://waitangitribunal.govt.nz/treaty-of-waitangi/meaning-of-the-treaty/. » You will devise, direct, and supervise interactive applied theatre programmes and work in ways that respect and accommodate gender and cultural diversity. You will be able to tailor programmes to fit the needs of specific communities and groups, M?ori and Pacific, rural and more. » You will contact with the THETA Board on the strategic direction of the organisation, and with the THETA Manager/Coordinator in the production of reports to the Board and stakeholder organisations. » You will be responsible for budget creation and administrative oversight of the programmes. You will have 5 years+ practice in devising and delivering applied theatre programmes that work to foster new perspectives, promote self-determination and inspire participants. This is a mostly autonomous function, so Information technology is imperative that you are entrepreneurial and have a high energy level with drive and enthusiasm. Supporting touring programmes will involve some travel. This is a full time, permanent function located in Dunedin. If you think you possess the passion to add value to this key function, and the work THETA undertakes, we would love to hear from you. Fomore information on THETA as an organisation, » please visit www.theta.org.nz » contact Vanessa Barker at Polson Higgs (on behalf of THETA) on 03 474 9717 or vanessa.barker@ph.co.nz. How to submit the application: To apply for this position, provide your current CV and covering letter outlining your background and interest in this function via the careers page at the Polson Higgs websitewww.ph.co.nz. Applications closeWednesday 16 November 2022. Skills:
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