Discover and apply for the latest job opportunities, both on and off stage, with Auckland Philharmonia. Keep reading below for more information about working for Auckland’s leading arts organisation, situated on this narrow whenua between the rugged west coastline and golden eastern beaches - an incredible environment in which to create music collaboratively!
Closing date 27 January, 2025
Part time 30hrs per week
This exciting position is primarily responsible for delivery of our In Schools programme whilst also delivering cross departmental administrative support for variety other parts of the broader L&P programme.
5 year fixed-term contract position
Annual Remuneration NZD110,000
Audition 24-25 February 2025
Closing date Wed 29 January 2025
Permanent role
Annual Remuneration Package NZD85,151
Audition 24-25 February 2025
Closing date Wed 29 January 2025
Application Closing Date 11:59pm, Sunday 16 February
Recording Submission Deadline (if submitting a recorded audition) 11:59pm, Monday 24 February
Audition Wednesday 12 March
The Auckland Philhamonia Orchestral Fellowship programme is designed to bridge the gap between tertiary training and the professional orchestral environment.
Being an Auckland Phil employee is about more than excellence in your chosen field. We’re looking for individuals onstage and off who resonate with our mission to inspire a life-long love of music in the diverse communities we serve. Beyond your qualifications and experience we also look for how your specific skills and abilities can enhance the Auckland Philharmonia and build into our values. So, even if you don’t think you have a typical career trajectory on your resume, we’d still love to hear from you!
Gabrielle Pho, Section Principal Horn
“The Auckland Philharmonia offers a rare balance of artistically satisfying music making and time to enjoy other facets of life. One week I might spend performing powerful horn lines in Bruckner’s Ninth, and another, I might find myself hiking along a scenic New Zealand coastline.”
Meet Begonia Chan (cello) and Jonathan Cohen (Principal Clarinet) as they talk about life working in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland as part of the Auckland Philharmonia.
Joella Pinto, Rotating Tutti Violin
“The orchestra has a real home and connection here with the people of Auckland, whether it’s our hugely popular main series concerts, or our exciting community outreach programmes. Living in Auckland also means getting to enjoy the many beautiful beaches on both coasts, walk in the Waitakere or up one of the many volcanic maunga, or finding a great new spot to eat in this sprawling city.”
Auckland Philharmonia is on a mission to open doors, and this is embodied in our solution-focused and positive approach to the workplace and our commitment to supporting growth through active listening in a judgement-free environment.
As with many orchestras around the world, we continue our work to ensure the Auckland Philharmonia is an equitable and inclusive workplace, and we take active steps to ensure the values and principles of EDI are embodied in our recruitment processes and workplace culture. (See our audition documents for more details).
We believe that you do your best work when you are your whole self so Auckland Philharmonia have a number of benefits for employees including an Employee Assistance Programme offering free counselling, health coaching and career advice, and regular physio visits, free hearing checks and custom earplugs for permanent musicians, and professional development opportunities.
Julie Park, Associate Principal Viola
"Working with the Auckland Philharmonia whilst living in my home town - Auckland - is so incredible. We are constantly surrounded by world-class musicians alongside diverse cultures and beautiful nature, which creates an amazingly positive working environment. I feel great pride in being part of such a wonderful organization."
In addition to four weeks paid authorised break in the summer shut down, musicians have two further scheduled authorised break weeks throughout the year. Every effort is made to align these break weeks with NZ school holidays. In additional all NZ employees have 10 days paid sick leave, and other paid leave if required. NZ government offers 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers (eligibility criteria apply).
Eric Renick, Section Principal Percussion
“Working with the Auckland Phil has been an amazing adventure! I really enjoy the diversity of repertoire and genres that the orchestra performs. I also love living in Auckland - raising two children here is an absolute dream. There are so many incredible experiences to share with each other here.”
