Head of Partnerships & Development Tumu Piringa Mōwaho

Auckland Arts Festival is on the look-out for a passionate and highly effective individual to join the team as Head of Partnerships & Development.

Lead the strategic development of Partnerships and Fundraising for Auckland’s key arts festival.

Auckland Arts Festival is on the look-out for a passionate and highly effective individual to join the Senior Management team as Tumu Piringa Mōwaho Head of Partnerships & Development.

Kei te kimi mātou o Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki i tētehi tuahangata, tuawahine rānei kia hono mai ki tō mātou tīma hei Tumu Hōtaka. Tirohia ngā taipitopito kōrero, ā, whakapā mai mehemea he pūkenga āu i roto i te ao whānui o nga toi.

Each March, our Festival transforms Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a vibrant tapestry of global artistry, celebrating the city’s rich cultural diversity through groundbreaking performances and events

About the Role

As Head of Partnerships & Development, you’ll work closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and Festival team to lead the strategic development and delivery of the Partnerships and Fundraising programmes to raise revenue and support for AAF and build mutually beneficial, highly valued relationships with corporate sponsors, private donors, charitable trusts & foundations and other grant-making organisations.

About You

You are an inspiring and committed individual with a track record of delivering successful revenue raising programmes. You will be a professional relationship builder who is results driven as well as being clear, friendly and detail-oriented in all interactions, thriving under pressure in a fast-paced environment while collaborating seamlessly with diverse teams. Experience in the creative industries is preferred but not essential.

The Head of Partnerships & Development role is a full-time position, preferably commencing late June to early July 2025.

Links & contact details:

Position Description here

Auckland Arts Festival here

How to apply

Email a CV and covering letter to  hr@aaf.co.nz by 5pm, Monday 16 June 2025.

Please note, we will begin interviewing candidates before the closing date for this role and encourage early expressions of interest.  Only applicants with the right to work in NZ may apply.