we are hiring: kaitohu director

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development and creative vision of Artspace Aotearoa—a leading contemporary visual art organisation.

The new Kaitohu Director will lead the expression and implementation of the organisation’s vision, as set out in Pūtātara, our strategic direction to 2030. Reporting to the Tiaki Board, the Director holds artistic, financial, and organisational leadership of the organisation. Working closely with the Deputy Director and curatorial team, the Director will lead a bold annual programme, advance critical discourse in contemporary art, ensure responsible stewardship of the organisation’s resources, and support its long-term financial and operational sustainability.

The Director will lead and develop the Artspace Aotearoa team, strengthen the organisation’s identity and public profile, grow and diversify engagement with contemporary art, and act as a spokesperson.

A key responsibility will be to work with the Tiaki Board and the wider organisation to continually evolve Artspace Aotearoa’s expression of its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi across programming, governance, relationships and organisational culture. The Director will also contribute to sector leadership and advocacy, building strong relationships across Aotearoa and internationally.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Aotearoa’s most significant contemporary art institutions at a pivotal moment, with the freedom to shape ambitious, artist-led programming.