Be part of the team that reimagines opera in Aotearoa, telling the rich stories of our diverse cultures and identities
Board Member
- Appointment commencing mid-2025 to assist with future board succession
- Contribute to the ongoing success of New Zealand’s leading opera company
- Auckland based role ideally
Mō mātou | About us
New Zealand Opera’s purpose is to enrich the cultural life of Aotearoa. By telling stories through the power of the human singing voice, New Zealand Opera exists to serve our communities, our artists, and our artform, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable presence for opera in New Zealand.
Our values of Mana Toi | Celebrating Aotearoa; Mahitahi | Collaborative; Manaakitanga | Connected; and Auahatanga | Distinctive; underpin all that we do.
As a company that has toured the country since 2000, we have presented more than 500 stage, touring, festival and concert performances to a combined audience of more than 800,000 and continue to build on our success. Community is our heart, audiences are our reason for being and artist development is our future.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
We are seeking a new Board member to assist with future succession with a couple of longstanding members stepping down towards the end of the year.
As an experienced governor, with Chair experience, you’ll bring strong commercial and strategic acumen and a deep interest in the arts sector, an understanding of fundraising and philanthropic connections. Your strengths in facilitation, fostering collaborative board relationships and ability to represent the company adeptly through regular engagement with our stakeholders and staff, will be key to your success.
An Auckland based board member would be beneficial, for both geographical spread amongst our board members and with the Head Office team located there.
A genuine interest in Opera and/or the arts, a commitment to our Kaupapa and values and high expectations around engagement and attendance will be important to us.
This is a voluntary position.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
For a copy of the information pack please email Jo Bell at info@amytea.co.nz. To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to apply@amytea.co.nz
Applications close Sunday 9th March.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job.
Executive Assistant/Office Administrator
Location: Auckland
Full time
Mō mātou | About us
Whakarangatirahia te oranga ahurea o Aotearoa
Enriching the cultural life of Aotearoa
For 25 years New Zealand Opera has presented world-class opera, touring productions, festivals, concerts and other events to audiences of more than 800,000. We have nurtured many local opera singers, and every year we bring back New Zealand artists who are now working at the highest levels on a global stage. We continue to pioneer extensive participation programmes which have resulted in over 100,000 people engaging with opera in meaningful ways.
We have an exciting 2025 Season ahead, as our small and dynamic team lead opera in Aotearoa in a way that reimagines the art form, embraces our diverse communities and models a vibrant future for NZ Opera.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
Reporting to the General Director, and supporting the Senior Leadership Team, this role requires a high level of EA support. Responsibilities include booking travel arrangements, liaising with key stakeholders, managing meetings, taking minutes, and coordinating diaries. Due to the small nature of the company, you will also be our “go to” person for anything office related to help support the day to day running of the company.
About you
To be successful in this role, you are highly organised and motivated and are not afraid to speak up and use your initiative to problem solve and escalate issues. You would be described as professional, proactive, an excellent team player and someone who brings a positive energy and enthusiasm to a team. Your previous managers speak highly of your work ethic and ability to manage your time effectively.
What you’ll bring to the role
- A minimum of 3 years Executive or Personal Assistant experience.
- Digitally savvy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and using a CRM
- Professional and confident when liaising and communicating with VIPs
- An enthusiastic can-do attitude
- The ability to remain cool, calm and collected when things get busy
- A “finisher”, you can juggle multiple tasks and complete them
- Initiative, you get “stuck in” and lend a hand where needed
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise
- A basic understanding and acknowledgement of the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Māori and te reo Māori is a welcome advantage.
Based in Parnell, Auckland this is a great opportunity to join a small, passionate and collaborative team who value creativity and honour the arts and artists of our diverse communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If you are a team player with a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch by applying on Seek with your CV and cover letter.
Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai | Nurture the seed and it will blossom
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