Chief Executive Leader

2 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Full time

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra seeks a visionary leader to become its next Chief Executive. This exceptional cultural organisation requires a remarkable individual with demonstrable artistic credibility, business acumen, and entrepreneurial flair.
As the national orchestra of Aotearoa/New Zealand, an autonomous Crown entity of international stature, it performs 60 concerts annually in over 20 communities across the country. The orchestra provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn and engage with music, driven by core values such as He Herenga Whenua: excellence shared with all New Zealanders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leading complex music organisations with a proven track record of success
  • Building strong teams and relationships with stakeholders
  • Transparent leadership style with ability to collaborate and advocate at government level
  • Raising revenue and leveraging commercial opportunities
  • Pursuing passion for orchestral music and collaborations across cultures


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