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Job Opportunities
APO Composer in Residence
Submissions are invited for this fixed term contract position – 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2015.
The submission should include:
- Cover letter stating why the composer would like to hold this two-year residency
- Proposal for the major commissioned work (approx one page)
- Representative examples of the composer’s orchestral work (approx 3 scores and sound recordings).
Submissions should be couriered to, or dropped in person to:
APO Composer-in-Residence submissions
1 St Albans Avenue
Balmoral
Auckland 1446
Attn: Ronan Tighe
Submissions need to be received by 5pm on Monday 1 July
Click here for a position description
Please direct any enquires to Lee Martelli, Education Manager leem@apo.co.nz
Administrative Vacancies
No positions currently available.
Vacancies with Sistema Aotearoa
We currently have employment opportunities available within our Sistema Aotearoa programme.
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Orchestra Vacancies
Concertmaster
Expressions of interest are invited for this fixed term contract position available from 2014
Interested persons are invited to send the following;
- Up-to-date and detailed CV or Resume
- A minimum of two references
- A representative DVD recording
Update: Provided a good quality video recording is submitted by the applicant the APO will also accept further supporting audio-only material.
Shortlisted musicians will be brought to New Zealand to perform an audition and short trial period and with the APO during the 2013 season.
The deadline for applications (including recordings) is Friday 31 May 2013. However applications will be assessed as they are received and trial periods are available from March 2013
The next scheduled date for assessment of applications is 19 April at 10.00am NZ time
All applications for assessment on the 19th of April must be received by 18 April, 5.00pm NZ time.
Please note: New Zealand time is GMT + 12. Applicants should take care to calculate any time differences correctly as the APO cannot take responsibility for late or lost material.
Click here for further information
or contact the Orchestra Manager Wendy Gardiner: wendyg@apo.co.nz
The following auditions may be taken in person or by DVD recording
Tutti 2nd Violin
(Open to Applicants of all Nationalities)
Ongoing position starting October 2013
Audition 26 July 2013
Applications close Thursday 4 July 5.00pm, NZ time
Please note: New Zealand time is GMT + 12. Applicants should take care to calculate any time differences correctly as the APO cannot take responsibility for late or lost material.
Audition list to be available from 31 May
Associate Principal Oboe
(Open to New Zealand and Australian Citizens and Residents only)
Ongoing position starting April 2014
Audition 23 August 2013
Applications close Thursday 1 August, 5.00pm
Please note: NZ time is GMT + 12. Applicants should take care to calculate time differences correctly as the APO cannot take responsibility for late or lost material.
In the event that these positions are not filled at audition, a further audition will be held at a later date which will then be open to musicians of all nationalities
Audition list to be available from 28 June
Download a Recorded Audition Declaration form HERE
Fellowship Positions
None at this time
Contract Positions
None at this time
Casual Positions
Instrumentalists seeking casual work with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra are invited to apply by forwarding a copy of current resume/CV and all contact details to:
The Orchestra Manager: wendyg@apo.co.nz
With the exception of annual casual string auditions (usually in February), there are no set dates for casual auditions. Live auditions are scheduled at mutually suitable times throughout the year, or you may be invited to send a recording. Either way your details will be held on file until the orchestra has a need for more casual players of your instrument.
What we mean when we say “Open to New Zealand and Australian Citizens and Residents”
These positions are currently only open to applicants who have the legal right to work in New Zealand. This may include holders of NZ work permits depending of the specific details of the work permit. Please check with the Orchestra Manager in this instance. This position will only become open to international applicants if it is not able to be filled at this audition. If the position goes to an international round, an announcement will be made on our Web site.
What we mean when we say “Open to Applicants of all Nationalities”
This position is open to applicants of any nationality. If you are not currently a citizen or a resident of either New Zealand or Australia, it is advisable to research present New Zealand immigration law before completing your application. www.immigration.govt.nz is one suggested web site to visit. Please note: The APO is not is a position to provide sponsorship for immigrants. The APO will provide assistance in obtaining a work visa for the contracted player if required and pay the associated costs.
Queries regarding any of the orchestral vacancies above
contact the Orchestral Manager: Wendy Gardiner at wendyg@apo.co.nz
