Are you interested in leading the operations for a dynamic new arts organisation in 2012?

The New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust, the charitable trust operating the New Zealand Dance Company, seeks high quality applicants with a minimum of 2 years project and/or operations management experience for a contract position as New Zealand Dance Company’s 2012 Operations Manager. The New Zealand Dance Company is a vibrant new arts company recently funded by Creative New Zealand for a two year programme of activity.  Our vision is to create a sustainable, permanent, high-calibre dance company, with an Auckland home that contributes to the fabric of NZ culture and is dedicated to NZ’s finest contemporary dance practitioners.   You will report to the General Manager, Frances Turner and Executive/Artistic Director, Shona McCullagh.  Your role will be a pivotal position that instigates and implements new systems and processes, and ensures that the company operations are on track, meeting deadlines and that our processes are customer-focused, efficient and effective.  You will make a powerful contribution to the company infrastructure by being an experienced project manager, able to juggle many activities with ease and calm, as well as helping to ensure that the many suppliers and company staff have what they need to make their own progress. You will also contribute to the realisation of key elements of the company’s strategic plan -- particularly to grow the infrastructure for contemporary dance in Aotearoa. You will be responsible for office management, implementing and managing new projects, administrative support, managing the acquisition of technology and infrastructure, manaing deadlines, recruitment, and contract negotiations. Your ability to maintain calm under fire and to retain your sense of humour during the busy periods will be an asset to the company. This is an exciting opportunity to support the launch of a new NZ arts company and you will enjoy our collaborative, energetic and professional environment, but you will need to be an experienced Operations and/or Project Manager. To apply please supply your CV and a covering letter detailing why you think you are a suitable candidate for this position, with two referees to Caroline Bindon at admin@nzdc.org.nz by 5pm Friday October 28th 2011.  Please note that your covering letter will form part of the short listing process.