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Job Opportunity: Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence:Victoria University of WellingtonJob description:Job Description» Do you want the chance to spend three months working on your latest project with great creative support?» Are you an emerging Pasifika writer, in the early stage of your career with a growing body of work? » Would you like to be supported from a Mentor from the Pasifika arts community? M? Te Herenga Waka – About our university Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our t?rangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university. Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustaincapability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai m?tauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga. K?rero m? te t?ranga – About the function Te?Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Emerging Pasi?ka Writer in Residence 2022 position with the International Institute of Modern Letters, Kelburn Campus. Applications are invited from emerging Pasifika writers in all areas of literary activity, including drama, fiction and poetry (page and performance), devised performance, creative non-fiction, graphic novels, but excluding works for television or film. candidates should be writers at an early stage of their career, with a growing body of work, and must be either New Zealand citizens or hold permanent residency. Applications from small groups or collectives will also be considered, although the resources remain the same as for an individual writer. You will spend three months working on your latest project with backing from Victoria University of Wellington’s renowned creative writing school and Creative New Zealand during the second half of 2023. There is a writer’s stipend of $15,000, a space to write and creative support. In consultation with the prosperous applicant, a Mentor from the Pasifika arts community will be sought. The terms of the mentorship are to be agreed between the Writer, the Mentor, and the International Institute of Modern Letters as appropriate. There is no restriction on the occupation of candidates, but they should not be full-time employees of Creative New Zealand or Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, nor have been employed by Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington on a full-time basis in the twelve months prior to the closing date. Please go to our careers site to view the function description. Important – Application steps and?information? Please provide the following documents with your application: Combine the below documents and theuniversity application forminto a single file (preferably in pdf format). » A writing CV detailing significant published writings and work in progress: the work may be presented via any of the following platforms: published books, performance poetry, online venues, journals, theatre, but excluding film or television » A writing sample: this does not have to be writing from the project intended for the tenure. This sample should be 5-10 pages of prose, 5-10 poems, or the equivalent in another genre » Proposal for work during tenure: in the form of a cover letter » Present position » Details of any other funding for the intended project Click the ‘apply’ button. Follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the university application form) using the ‘CV/Resume’ button. Contact details for vacancy If you have any questions regarding this function please get in touch with Katie Hardwick-Smith (04 463 6854,modernletters@vuw.ac.nz).?But candidates should follow all steps listed below. If you have any issues uploading your application, please email the completed application form, cover letter, CV and any supporting documents toerecruit@vuw.ac.nz?stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line. How to submit the application:Applications close on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.Reference 5959.Apply now:https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=ZHNvbWVydmlsbGUuOTYwNzQuMTAxM0B2dXduei5h cGxpdHJhay5jb20Skills:
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