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.

An ideal candidate will have an Events Management / Performing Arts degree and at least 3-5 years of experience running a venue and team of similar or larger scale.

Most importantly, you will bring a mix of leadership, creativity, operational know-how, and a genuine passion for the performing arts and community engagement.

If this sounds like you, this is your stage.

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!

This permanent full-time position offers 40 hours per week, with hours that may vary in accordance with performance bookings.

The annual salary for this role is $129,

• $149,
• per annum.

Check out a copy of the position description here.

For further information please email us at

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Applications close at 5 : 00pm, 17 November

So if you are interested get your application in quick.

Applications can be registered through our career's website .

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.

celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes.

Come and join the story!

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