Organisational Lead

Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust (DFAT) is looking for an experienced Organisational Lead to help shape the future of one of Dunedin's most respected for-purpose arts organisations. Reporting to the Board, this is a pivotal senior leadership role spanning organisational strategy, funding, stakeholder engagement, people leadership, and financial sustainability.

You'll provide strategic oversight across DFAT's three flagship programmes — the Dunedin Fringe Festival, NZ Young Writers Festival, and Amped Music Project — as well as its venues: Te Whare o Rukutia (a flexible performance space), the White Box Gallery, and Fringe HQ, which supports the wider arts sector.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading organisational strategy and annual planning
• Driving grant funding, sponsorship, and philanthropic partnerships
• Building and maintaining relationships with funders, artists, and community partners
• Leading and developing a team of three direct reports
• Overseeing financial performance, budgets, and sustainability
• Ensuring strong governance, risk management, and compliance
• Representing DFAT across the arts and community sectors

The ideal candidate brings proven senior leadership experience, a track record of securing funding or commercial partnerships, strong financial and strategic planning skills, and a genuine passion for supporting creativity and community impact. Experience working with Boards or governance groups is important.

Salary is $95,000 NZD. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — no formal closing date, so apply as soon as you're ready.

For a confidential chat, contact Hollie at Platinum Recruitment on 027 324 7444 or hollie@platinumrecruitment.co.nz. A full position description is available on request.