Creative Producer: Auckland Live

Date: 16 Oct 2025

Location:
Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010

Description:

• Bring your love for live performance and events and your superb organisational skills together at Auckland Live as part of the team that creates and collaborates to deliver events and programmes to enrich the cultural life of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
• Fixed-term opportunity till December 2026
• Develop and deliver innovative performing arts projects that showcase Tāmaki Makaurau's cultural diversity.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity:

Auckland Live are the trusted leaders in performing arts, culture, entertainment, and events, investing in and fostering the connections between our communities and creating memories that last a lifetime. Auckland Live is New Zealand's only major performing arts centre, underpinned by a commercial conventions business arm. We are a part of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, New Zealand's largest producer of cultural, entertainment, sporting and wildlife experiences, whose work touches the lives of all Aucklanders and visitors to the region.

As custodian to some of the most iconic venues in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland including The Civic, Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall, Bruce Mason Centre, Queens Wharf, and Aotea Square, Auckland Live is the home of performing arts and entertainment in Auckland. We present the best of national and international performing arts and entertainment, as well as a range of community-focused programmes that contribute to Auckland being a culturally vibrant city for all.

As a Creative Producer at Auckland Live, you'll be at the heart of bringing innovative and exciting performing arts experiences to life in Tāmaki Makaurau. You'll work closely with artists, companies, and internal teams to develop and present projects that align with Auckland Live's strategic priorities, while championing cultural diversity and creative collaboration.

If you are passionate about the performing arts, thrive on managing multiple projects, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you can inspire others with your programming ideas, then we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Scoping, researching, and budgeting creative projects for development and presentation, including assessing viability and commercial arrangements.
• Developing creative briefs, high-level costings, and advocacy materials for marketing, communications, and wider business application.
• Planning and delivery of events and programmes through a detailed event end to end process.
• Coordinating marketing, audience development, and publicity requirements of projects and events.
• Managing contracts, budgets, and financial reporting
• Providing manaakitanga and building strong relationships with artists, partners, and stakeholders

He kōrero mōu: About you

You're an experienced arts Producer with strong project management skills who is passionate about turning ideas into reality and is a positive team player. You excel at juggling multiple tasks, fostering relationships, and navigating complex projects with a solutions-focused mindset. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following;

• Strong knowledge of New Zealand's creative and performing arts sector
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing contracts, budgets, and event logistics
• Positive, solutions-focused attitude with excellent time management and critical thinking skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Applications Close 23rd October 2025

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You'll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland's growth and development. We are committed to diversity and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual and collective contributions. In addition, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you'll gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, Auckland Art Gallery membership, entertainment, lifestyle discounts and more.

So, if you're ready to make a difference and showcase and extend your creativity as part of your daily role then we'd love for you to apply with a CV and cover letter, stating what excites you about this role and what skills and experience you feel will allow you to succeed in this opportunity.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.

Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place.

Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.