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Manager Creative Industries

Auckland Council

The Role

Overview

Lead Auckland's creative economy, strategy, partnerships, and Te Puna Creative Hub.

Key Responsibilities

  • strategic direction
  • team leadership
  • governance
  • stakeholder engagement
  • programme development
  • innovation partnerships

Tasks

-Set the strategic direction for Auckland’s creative industries and align programme delivery with regional and enterprise goals. -Lead the creative industries team delivering Te Puna Creative Hub as a place for innovation, upskilling, and commercial collaboration. -Champion governance, risk management, and compliance to ensure the sustainability and success of creative industry initiatives. -Build strong relationships with iwi, industry leaders, government, and international partners to grow investment and creative opportunities. -Oversee programme development that drives creative sector growth, export capability, and global recognition for Auckland. -Lead Innovation and Industry Partnerships -Champion Māori, Pacific, and Global Creativity

Requirements

  • leadership
  • 5+ years
  • creative
  • 8-10 years
  • degree
  • creative arts

What You Bring

-At least five years’ leadership experience managing teams, programmes, and budgets within a complex environment. -Eight to ten years’ experience in the creative industries or a comparable sector, with a strong track record of impact. -A relevant tertiary qualification in Creative Arts, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

The Company

About Auckland Council

-The Council ensures the delivery of a wide range of local services, including public transport, water management, and community facilities. -It operates across multiple sectors, including urban development, transportation, utilities, and environmental services. -Auckland Council has been instrumental in shaping the city’s sustainability initiatives and long-term planning strategies. -The Council’s work delivers everything from parks and libraries to waste management and housing. -Notable projects include the development of public transportation networks and enhancing green spaces. -Auckland's unique location as a coastal city drives the Council's focus on managing marine and water resources sustainably.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Infrastructure

Urban Regeneration

Buildings

Environmental Management

Stormwater Treatment

On-site Wastewater Systems

Water Quality

Wetland Assessments

Streams and Fish Passage

Ecological Restoration

Resource Consent Processing

Subdivision

Building Consents

Earthworks

Coastal Water Permits

Discharge Permits

Public Transport (Buses, Trains, Ferries)

Roads and Cycleways

Parking

Land and Building Management

Economic Development

Innovation Culture

Foreign Direct Investment Attraction

International Events and Tourism Promotion