Artistic Director (Programme Lead)

About the role

As Artistic Director, you will provide the creative leadership for Glass Ceiling, developing and delivering an inspiring artistic vision that brings everyone, including Disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled people, together through high-quality performing arts experiences. You will champion artistic excellence while fostering participation, inclusion and belonging, creating communities where everyone can contribute and thrive.

Full-time / Part-time : we have listed the role as part-time but we are very flexible and keen to explore all options with the perfect candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Provide artistic leadership across all Glass Ceiling programmes.
• Curate and deliver an annual programme of classes, productions, performances, sensory theatre experiences, films and creative projects.
• Lead, mentor and develop tutors, artists and creative teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and artistic growth.
• Recruit, onboard and support tutors, class administrators, artists, production staff and volunteers.
• Create equitable opportunities for Disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled artists, tutors and production staff to develop their practice and contribute to Glass Ceiling's artistic programme.
• Support organisational planning, policies, safeguarding, risk management and health and safety.
• Build and nurture partnerships across the arts, disability, education and community sectors.
• Strengthen Glass Ceiling's national profile as a leader in community performing arts that brings people together through shared participation.
• Represent Glass Ceiling as an artistic spokesperson and advocate.

About you

• An inspiring, empathetic and collaborative leader who combines artistic vision with a passion for inclusion and accessibility in the arts.
• An excellent communicator who enjoys developing people, building partnerships and bringing ambitious creative ideas to life.

About us

Glass Ceiling is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading community performing arts organisations committed to creativity, diversity and artistic excellence.