As Silo Theatre approaches three decades of live theatre storytelling in Aotearoa, we are looking for a new Artistic Director to join our team and build on this legacy.

Alongside the Executive Director, this role will co-lead the company and creatively steer Silo Theatre’s next chapter. The successful applicant will have a strong vision for the future of Aotearoa live performing arts, an exceptional body of work as a theatre-maker, a solid understanding of theatre producing, and will bring a network of artistic relationships with them. The incoming Artistic Director will play a pivotal role in setting our programming approach in response to our new strategic vision (2026 - 2040), which is currently in development.

We are excited to receive applications from across the theatre sector - directors, writers, performers, creative producers, programmers, designers. Although the job description has been designed to give applicants a clear sense of the core responsibilities of this role, we are open to applications that propose new interpretations of what our company’s creative leadership might look like.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Silo Theatre’s Executive Director, Tim Blake - tim@silotheatre.co.nz

Expressions of interest are open now and will close by end of day, Wednesday, 13 November 2024.

Please submit your CV and a 1 - 2 page response to the questions below to board@silotheatre.co.nz


EOI Questions:

→ What is one thing that you see yourself bringing to support Silo’s next creative evolution as a company? Why is this important within our current landscape?

→ What do you see as your three main strengths within the job description, and where do you think you would need some support to strengthen your skills?

→ Choose three live performing arts experiences: one you’ve loved recently; your all-time favourite; and one you’re proud to have worked on/made. How do these reflect your values as a theatre-maker?


What to expect from the recruitment process:

→ End of Nov 2024: A shortlist of successful applicants will be decided on by a panel including Silo’s Executive Director, a Silo trustee, and two industry leaders.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to prepare a draft Silo programme of four live performance works (including key team members and collaborators) to present at their interview. A koha of $100 will be offered to compensate for preparation time.

→ 11 - 18 Dec 2024: Applicants meet with Silo’s Executive Director Tim Blake for an informal, pre-interview check in. This is an opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback to inform your draft programme preparation and to share any preferences about how the interviews are conducted.

→ 23 - 24 Jan 2025: Interviews with panel held in person in Tāmaki Makaurau.

→ Early Feb 2025: Applicants notified about panel decision.

→ Late March 2025: Ideal start date for incoming Artistic Director.

→ Click here to see the position description for a rundown of the role.