It seeks someone who will enjoy being part of Dunedin’s vibrant cultural environment.
Job Description
The DSO’s Office Manager plays a key role in contributing to the success of the orchestra’s projects. This role will suit someone who is experienced, multi-skilled and motivated, who can multi-task, show initiative, work accurately under pressure, and who enjoys working with a wide variety of people (musicians, volunteers, the Board, audience, sponsors, VIPs etc). A strong interest in orchestral music is desirable.
The Office Manager is responsible for managing:
Monthly financial functions.
Database and payroll systems.
Concert series subscription processing, including ticketing.
Front-of-house arrangements for concerts.
Multi-faceted administrative functions of the office.
Health and safety requirements.
Assisting with hires of Hanover Hall, the orchestra’s home.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential skills and experience for this role are:
Xero accounting (debtors, creditors, transaction coding), Microsoft packages (especially Word and Excel), Database, Payroll.
Excellent inter-personal, written and verbal skills.
The core role is 30 hours per week (with the potential of additional hours available for the successful candidate). There will also be evening and/or weekend work for concerts, attending Board meetings, and additional hours required at other busy times.
For a position description, and to apply please go to https://www.ph.co.nz/careers/
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Sintmaartensdyk at Polson Higgs on 477 9923, or email lisa.sint@ph.co.nz
Applications close on Friday 3 May. However, we may not work to the timeframes if suitable applications are received.
To allow for a suitable handover period with the incumbent we envisage the preferred candidate commencing near the end of June.
Applicants for this position should be an NZ citizen, have NZ residency or a have valid NZ work visa.
