Theatre Manager

**The Role / Person**

With demolition and construction now underway, we are looking for a Theatre Manager to join our team and bring the new Theatre Royal to life.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader for this landmark community venue. This role will oversee the operations, programming, and community engagement ensuring the delivery of exceptional, efficient, and customer-focused services. The role is also responsible for optimising staffing to meet operational needs, while fostering a positive and high-performing team culture. You’ll deliver the smooth day-to-day running of the theatre while delivering a diverse and inspiring programme that reflects Timaru’s creativity and community identity.

As part of this high-profile and much-loved community project, you will connect closely with volunteers, artists, and local groups to celebrate every success and milestone

This is a once-in-a-generation project. If you believe you can lead it to success, we’d love to hear from you

**The District**

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work

**The Organisation**

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.