Do you have a passion for the sound art community and a current portfolio of representative works?Are you looking for a fixed-term role as a Sonic Artist-in-Residence for 3-months based in Wellington?Have you got an interest in developing a body of work that may include installations and performances? Mo Te Herenga Waka - About Our University is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our turangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university. The University values the expertise of its professional staff in supporting and enabling teaching, research and engagement activities. Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. We care about your privacy and personal information. You can review the University's privacy notice or alternatively find out more about working at the University by clicking here.Korero mo te turanga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Creative New Zealand/NZSM Sonic Artist-in-Residence at Toi Poneke 2024 for a 3-month position for established sonic artists to develop a body of work that may include performances, installations, workshops and so forth. The position is jointly funded by Creative New Zealand and Toi Poneke, with the NZSM as host organisation. A studio space is provided by Toi Poneke for the duration of the residency and may be able to provide space for presentation of work.This position fosters and expands sonic arts in Aotearoa by providing leading artists with the opportunity to develop innovative and substantial work. It is expected that the appointee will be based in Wellington for the duration of the residency.Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our teamThe Te Koki - New Zealand School of Music (NZSM), Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, has the breadth and depth of music study available nowhere else in New Zealand. NZSM is situated in Wellington, the arts capital of New Zealand, and we offer the highest standards of excellence in professional music fields (including classical performance, composition, jazz, music therapy, musicology, and ethnomusicology), and bring an international standard of music education to New Zealanders.Selection InformationThe selection committee will comprise at least 3 members of the staff of the NZSM, plus one external expert. The committee will base their decision on the artistic standards and track record of the applicant, as evidenced through a CV and portfolio of representative works, as well as the potential of the proposed work, both in terms of its artistic vision and its engagement with the sound art community in Wellington and beyond. In addition, shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview with the appointment panel to articulate their vision for the proposed work. Instructions for applicants for Sonic Artist in Residence 2024Role Description — Sonic Artist in Residence 2024 Closing Date for Vacancy: 1 July 2024 - Applicants should be New Zealand citizens or hold a valid New Zealand residency visa.Applicants may not be a student or staff member of the Te Koki - New Zealand School of Music during the period of the residency. Applicants should not intend to engage in other substantial external employment contracts or study during the period of the residency.
