Trustee
Christchurch
- Supporting a diverse and dynamic iconic arts organisation
- Creating Theatre for Aotearoa
- Ōtautahi Christchurch location
Currently hidden in Christchurch’s suburb of Addington is New Zealand’s largest and most successful theatre company. In its post-earthquake refuge “The Shed” - an old grain shed – there is a magical world of happiness, laughter, drama and intrigue.
Inside the walls of “The Shed” is a diverse and dynamic company of around 40 permanent staff plus hundreds of artists and artisans who produce some 15-20 productions each year. Over 100,000 ticket buyers enter The Court each year to feast on the varied offering of theatrical works, created and produced on-site.
The Court has matched the ever-diversifying Christchurch population and creates and supports work for everyone in our community including children and families, for Tangata Whenua and for Christchurch’s growing Pasifika communities. We have a strong education programme and we commission new writing for New Zealand theatre. Underpinning this is the mandate of Theatre for Aotearoa, for our region and our city.
In 2025, the new Court Theatre in the city will open and a strong new season will be announced.
The Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Trustee to the Trust Board, to add to the current Trustee skill-set. We are specifically seeking interest from individuals who represent the arts sector with experience in the theatre industry. You will also possess a well-developed level of business/commercial acumen with strong community and business connections and previous knowledge and experience of working at a governance level.
A willingness to engage with the broader activities of The Court Theatre is essential.
The ability of any potential Trustee candidate to add to the diversity of the Board, in terms of gender, ethnicity, age or other factors, will be important when making a decision on the appointment.