Pasifika Youth Producers Programme Lead

Programme Lead – Pasifika Youth Producers Programme (Pilot)

Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa Inc. (PFA Inc)
Contract Role | May 2026 – March 2027
500 hours total | $55.00 + GST per hour

About the Role

Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa (PFA Inc) is seeking a Programme Lead to support the delivery of the Pasifika Youth Producers Programme — a national initiative designed to develop the next generation of Pacific producers through workshops, mentoring, and real-world festival placements.

This role is central to coordinating delivery across regions, working closely with the General Manager and programme team to ensure the programme is delivered effectively and with impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the planning and coordination of programme delivery

• Overseeing day-to-day implementation across workshops and festival placements

• Coordinating delivery across regions with tutors, mentors, and partners

• Supporting participant engagement, tracking, and progression

• Maintaining delivery quality and alignment with programme outcomes

• Supporting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

• Contributing to a pilot micro-credential initiative with an education partner

About You

You are organised, collaborative, and confident working across multiple moving parts.

You bring:

• Experience in programme or project coordination/delivery (youth, arts, or community sector)

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Understanding of Pacific values and culturally grounded practice

• Ability to work within a team-based delivery model

• Experience supporting delivery, tracking, and reporting processes

Desirable:

• Festivals, events, or creative industries experience

• Experience working with youth (18–24)

• Exposure to education or training programmes

Working with PFA Inc

This role sits within a collaborative delivery model:

• General Manager leads strategy and external relationships

• Business & Resources Lead manages budget and resourcing

• Programme Lead focuses on delivery coordination and implementation

Key Details

• Contract: 4 May 2026 – 31 March 2027

• Hours: 500 hours (flexible across programme period)

• Location: Aotearoa (some travel required)

• In-person Talanoa: 7 May (Wellington – TBC)

How to Apply

Applications open 22 April 2026 (2:00 PM) and close 30 April 2026 (5:00 PM).

Please complete: The Application Form

Please submit: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, The Application Form and Supporting Documents

Email submissions to: mel@pasifikafestivalsaotearoa.com

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