Atamira Dance Collective Charitable Trust is seeking expressions of interest for an exciting new Kaihautu position to lead the company into the future.
ABOUT THE COMPANY Atamira Dance Company is a platform where te ao Maori and dance converge, where creativity brings matauranga Maori, whakapapa, and stories to life.
Established in 2000, the company is now at the forefront of Maori contemporary dance in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
With an outstanding reputation for artistic excellence, nurturing talent, and producing transformative experiences that resonate globally, the company offers a rich and diverse annual programme of performances, workshops, wananga, classes, and community activities.
Atamira regularly tours within Aotearoa and has also toured internationally to Australia, Noumea, USA, Hawai?i, Taiwan, Korea and China.
The company is currently touring Ka Mua Ka Muri, a new work featuring a double bill by choreographers and long-standing Atamira artists Bianca Hyslop and Eddie Elliot.
ABOUT THE ROLE Te amorangi ki mua, te hapai o ki muri The Kaihautu will be responsible for the artistic and operational leadership of Atamira, charting creative and business pathways into the future, and ensuring that Atamira is a stimulating, safe, and enjoyable place to work.
Leading the artistic vision, the Kaihautu will develop annual programmes and work with Atamira's community of artists to produce high-quality dance projects.
To ensure the future sustainability of the company the Kaihautu will also oversee funding, secure new revenue streams, develop audiences, and manage stakeholder relationships.
ABOUT YOU As a visionary leader within the arts sector, you will have experience leading creative and operational teams, and meeting strategic objectives.
Having the following attributes and capabilities will set you up for success in this role: A strong artistic vision for AtamiraA track record of artistic work in Maori contemporary dance and/or performing artsCuratorial and programming experience in dance or theatreExperience applying tikanga, matauranga Maori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and te reo Maori in professional contextsExcellent financial, budget, and project management skillsExperience in arts management, production, and leading collaborative projectsProven ability to lead, inspire, and unite a teamGood relationship management skillsA sound understanding of the NZ arts funding landscapeFor a copy of the Position Description please go to more about Atamira Dance Company go to TO APPLY We invite interested candidates to submit their CV and a covering letter responding to the job description, outlining relevant experience, capabilities and attributes to (email protected) Applications close at 5pm Sunday 18 August If you would like further information before applying, or for an informal and confidential chat about the role please contact either of our Co-chairs: Dolina Wehipeihana at (email protected) or Dr Moana Nepia at (email protected)
