Tautai seeking new Director

Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust is seeking a new Director. Tautai is one of New Zealand’s most exciting arts and cultural organisations. Our purpose is to grow the rich ecology of Tagata Moana creative arts practice and thinking in ways that allows Pacific people to infiltrate wider creative networks and which generates new opportunities. To achieve this Tautai provides leadership and support for arts practitioners at all levels and across all disciplines. We work in partnerships.

This is an opportunity to play your part and grow as a leader in a values-based and future-focused organisation that adds immense value to the community it serves. As Director you will be focused on working with the Tautai Board and team to review, consolidate and further develop the organisation. The successful applicant will have a high level of familiarity with extensive and positive relationships within Pacific arts communities.

Ideal Candidate

The director’s role requires strong artistic and cultural knowledge, financial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills and administrative ability. You will be responsible for the artistic and cultural success of Tautai and its vision to showcase Tagata Moana arts and related cultural practices as well as the administrative structures and governance relationships needed to deliver this.

Job Description

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How to apply

If you are excited about playing a leadership role in an organisation at the heart of Pacific arts, we would love to hear from you.

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter to board@tautai.org by 5pm 7 September 2022.

Applicants who are successful for interview will be asked to present a conceptual framework to the Board for a two-year exhibition programme that includes and expands on the core activities of Tautai.