Senior Programme Lead - Public Realm Programming

Senior Programme Lead - Public Realm Programming : Auckland Live

Location : Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010

Description : Lead the coordination of Auckland Live’s annual programme of performing arts, events, and experiences across Tāmaki Makaurau. Drive collaboration and integration across venues, teams, and citywide initiatives, including the Aotea Arts Quarter project. Deliver culturally rich, strategic programmes for Auckland audiences that celebrate Tāmaki Makaurau’s diversity and enrich the city’s cultural life.

As New Zealand’s largest multi‑venue performing arts centre, Auckland Live is part of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, the region’s leading producer of cultural, entertainment, sporting and wildlife experiences. We steward iconic venues such as The Civic, Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall, Bruce Mason Centre, Queens Wharf and Aotea Square, making us the home of performing arts and entertainment in Auckland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a dynamic annual programme of events and activations for Aotea Square and Te Komititanga.
• Manage inbound enquiries, contracting, budgeting and event delivery to ensure seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster inclusive partnerships with Mana Whenua and Mataawaka, artists, cultural organisations, property owners and community groups to co‑create meaningful public programmes.
• Collaborate across Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, council teams and marketing / comms to deliver unified activations and drive audience engagement.

What we’re looking for

What we offer

At Auckland Live, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your work will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well‑being, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are proud of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and have been recognised by GenderTick and the Pride Pledge.

Apply Now

Applications close : 16th November 2025.

To apply, please visit our career page and submit your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer 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.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and / or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and / or predecessor terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.

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.

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