Manager, Public Art

Auckland Council

. Lead the development and delivery of Auckland’s Regional Public Art Programme .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSenior💰 NZ$120,000 - NZ$140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in arts and culture program development, with a focus on strategic partnerships and community engagement. Possesses expertise in project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder communication to deliver impactful public art initiatives.

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Leadership ExperienceArts And Culture Sector KnowledgeProgramme And Project ManagementStakeholder Management SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

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Hard Skills

Programme ManagementProject DeliveryBudget ManagementFinancial ForecastingAdvisory Skills

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

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Industry Keywords

Public Art ProgrammeMana WhenuaTe Tiriti O WaitangiCommunity EngagementArts And Culture Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and delivery of Auckland’s Regional Public Art Programme
Oversee public art commissions and stewardship of a collection of more than 400 artworks
Lead and develop a team of experienced specialists
Build strategic partnerships with mana whenua, artists, communities and stakeholders
Support tāonga toi partnership projects and foster mana whenua relationships
Provide advice to elected members, governance groups and key decision-makers
Act as lead officer for the Public Art Advisory Panel
Ensure public art outcomes are artistically strong, transformative and reflective of Auckland’s diverse communities
Manage programme budgets, forecasting, resources and project delivery
Contribute to media, communications and wider Arts & Culture leadership initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant leadership experience, ideally within arts and culture, local government or another complex organisation
Proven success delivering large-scale programmes or portfolios
Strong arts and culture sector knowledge, experience and networks
Excellent people leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills
Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
Experience providing high-quality advice in politically aware environments
Strong financial, programme and project management capability
Advanced influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Experience working with mana whenua, diverse communities and Māori frameworks
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and resilience in fast-paced environments
A relevant qualification or equivalent experience
Genuine passion for delivering meaningful arts and culture outcomes for Aucklanders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness-focused organisation
Flexible work options and supportive work environment
Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
Additional day of leave for community activities
Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary
Diversity, equity and inclusion commitments
Continuous improvement culture