Choral Vacancies
Is your choir looking for a music director, accompanist or more singers?
NZCF can help in a number of ways:
- Paid advertising on our website under this section in eBreve
- Concert and Events listings for member choirs (list your event)
- Our 'Find-a-Choir' facility on our home page which is connected to your choir's own online profile: a good reason to keep it updated
- Download information about remuneration for choir directors
Advertisements for vacancies for choir directors, or other key roles, may be placed here for up to three months at a cost of $85 (NZCF member choirs) or $170 (non-members) - this includes up to three insertions in our monthly NZCF eBreve newsletter and the relevant regional events newsletter. Click here for more information or contact office@nzcf.org.nz to place an advertisement.
Music Director Voices New Zealand
Fixed term: 3 years (2026-2028)
Contract for services
Payment: 6K retainer per annum plus fee per project/day of work
Scope for this role approx. 0.2FTE
Closing date for Applications: 31 July 2025
This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead Aotearoa New Zealand’s only professionally run choral ensemble that inspires through the outstanding quality of its singing and concert presentation.
Voices NZ is the peak of the choral pathway of Aotearoa’s national choirs, which starts with the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir, continues with the New Zealand Youth Choir and is supported by the national Aotearoa Choral Academy.
Voices NZ has since its inception in 1998 built an international reputation which is maintained through recordings and occasional international touring. As Music Director you have significant influence on the aspirations of young choral singers in our country, but also the shape of the choral sector in Aotearoa.
We welcome applications from visionary choral leaders who share our passion for artistic excellence, audience engagement, innovative storytelling and music making, inspirited by the rich musical traditions of Aotearoa.
For more information about the role and application details see CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications will also be accepted to hold both currently advertised roles for the right candidate (noting that one, the Music Director Voices New Zealand, is fixed term, the MAPO is permanent)
Over the past 30 years, Bach Musica NZ - www.bachmusica.com has grown to become New Zealand’s leading combined vocal and choral ensemble. An opportunity has now arisen to join us as Music and Artistic Director to shape the future of classical performance in Auckland.
The Music and Artistic Director is responsible for determining the overall vision, musical strategy and direction, and leading the choir and orchestra at Bach Musica NZ’s performances in the Auckland Town Hall. Key responsibilities include running rehearsals and conducting concerts, selecting soloists, inviting and auditioning players and singers and leading the team of deputy music directors and rehearsal pianists that support the ensemble. Our Music & Artistic Director also plays a central role in fundraising, attracting and retaining audiences, subscribers and donors/supporters.
- Applicants should indicate how they would fulfil the following requirements:
- Conducting orchestral and choral performances
- Running choir and orchestral rehearsals in the lead up to our concerts
- Vocal and musical coaching to achieve the desired performance style
- Running annual workshops (singing, sightreading and conducting)
- Selection of the annual concert repertoire
We are seeking someone with the enthusiasm, drive, passion, energy and resilience to inspire musicians and audiences and successfully meet the administrative demands of leading a large arts and culture organisation. Our concert schedule for 2026, with four planned performances, is already set.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 18 July 2025, and shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a rehearsal in Auckland in early to mid-August.
Please apply via email to admin@bachmusica.com, with a CV of no more than 3 pages including references, and (if available) a video of you conducting both orchestra and choir.
($200 per piece, negotiation for the whole set)
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12 pieces (four of each height), with room for 4-5 people (with seating) per piece, so can take up to 50 singers
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Most pieces are covered in non-slip carpet
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Back rail for safety
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If using everything, it can achieve a slight curve in the setup
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Stack inside one another for transporting and storage
Please contact Carol Gunn, Mid Canterbury Choir Manager, 027 287 2468 or email thegunnclan@xtra.co.nz
Employment contract, permanent
Scope for this role: minimum of 0.7FTE up to 1 FTE
Salary: negotiable
Closing date for Applications: 31 July 2025
The Manager Artistic Planning & Outreach is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the shaping and delivering of the long-term artistic vision of Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand’s national choirs and outreach programmes. This role is a pivotal link between artistic leadership and Management at CANZ, ensuring a consistent artistic voice in the strategic planning and curation of artistic activity across the organisation’s ensembles, ensuring excellence, innovation, and cultural relevance.
In addition to artistic planning across our national choirs, the role plays a critical part in developing the next generation of choral professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and Music Directors, this position leads initiatives that strengthen talent pipelines, enhance sector capability, and expand access to high-quality training and mentorship for emerging conductors, composers, singers, and arts practitioners.
The role requires strong strategic thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and a strong understanding of both the artistic and educational spheres. It contributes directly to the sustainability and future leadership of choral music in Aotearoa.
The ideal candidate would have a tertiary qualification or equivalent in an artistic musical discipline.
For more information about the role see JOB SCOPE.
To apply please send your Cover Letter with your candidate statement responding to the job scope and your CV to joinus@choirsnz.co.nz.
For any question you can contact our CE Arne Herrmann on ceo@choirsnz.co.nz
Join The Graduate Choir NZ! We are a committed and musically skilled choir of around 40 singers, performing a diverse repertoire.
There are some vacancies in the ATB sections, but we are particularly seeking talented SOPRANOS to enhance our acclaimed choral sound. If you can sing well in tune, possess a voice that can blend with others, and have some music reading ability, we encourage you to make enquiries/audition.
As singer in Grads, you'll improve your vocal and musicianship skills, enjoy varied performance opportunities - some with professional groups, and build lasting friendships. Rehearsals are typically Mondays, 7-9 pm, at Mount Albert Grammar School.
Discover more and express your interest – www.graduatechoirnz.org
“In early February this year I had the great pleasure of working with The Graduate Choir, New Zealand in a one day workshop in Auckland. What a tremendous outfit they are, superbly trained under their Maestro, Terence Maskell.”
Professor Paul Farrington, Hon FRBC, International Voice Coach
“The musical landscape of our city and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand, is made infinitely richer by having The Graduate Choir NZ uplift and champion choral music at its finest.”
Diana Weir, CEO Auckland Philharmonia
Hastings Choral Society is seeking a Musical Director | Conductor, starting in 2026. We are a non-audition choir of 50+ members who have had the pleasure of working under the direction of Joe Christensen for over 20 years. Established in 1988, the choir has performed more than 100 concerts, singing a wide range of well-known choral works.
Please contact our President, Mike Glassey, at hastingschoral@gmail.com
Join NZ's leading choral and orchestral ensemble Bach Musica NZ.
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PERFORM in four concerts in the prestigious Auckland Town Hall
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SING a wide repertoire range, including two world premieres in 2025
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WORK with internationally renowned conductor Rita Paczian
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IMPROVE your singing technique with international vocal coach Gina Sanders
Visit www.bachmusica.com or email admin@bachmusica.com for more info.
Enquiries 027 253 4702 | www.bachmusica.com