Artists applications now closed!
Venues! Apply here for CubaDupa 2027. Expressions of interest for the 2027 programme are open until 31st of August. We want to hear your most exciting ideas — whether you’re dreaming up a one-day block party, a niche music stage, a visual art takeover, an experimental activation, or a kaupapa Māori or Pasifika-led space — we want to hear from you.
CubaDupa is nurtured under the umbrella of Creative Capital Arts Trust, a Wellington-based non-profit organisation looking out for the arts and artists alike, also housing the New Zealand Fringe Festival.
Creative Capital Arts Trust offers careers that span the entire arts festival ecosystem, from artist liaison, marketing, operations, production to administration.
Current vacancies:
Ngā Toi Coordinator – CCAT
Location: Wellington, NZ
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term
CCAT is looking for our next Nga8 Toi Coordinator to work across CubaDupa and NZ Fringe to support the planning, coordination and delivery of Ngā Toi Māori kaupapa from start to finish. This includes engaging and supporting Māori artists, helping develop the Te Aro Park and Ngā Toi o Te Aro programme at CubaDupa, coordinating wānanga and community engagement opportunities, and providing artist-facing support throughout the festival process. For NZ Fringe, you’ll support registration outreach, programme content and funding support for Ngā Toi Māori artists, as well as coordinate the Deadly Fringe Award / Indigenous Exchange Award. You’ll also help strengthen the visibility of te reo Māori across both festivals.
About the role
The role reports to the Festival Director and works closely with the Chief Executive, CubaDupa and NZ Fringe teams, artists, partners, Mana Whenua and Mātāwaka.
Creative Capital Arts Trust (CCAT) is looking for a Ngā Toi Māori Coordinator to help shape and deliver kaupapa Māori across CubaDupa and NZ Fringe. This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role supporting Māori artists, practitioners, partners and communities, from artist outreach and programme development through to festival delivery, wānanga, awards and artist support. You’ll work across both festivals and alongside the wider CCAT team to strengthen the visibility and impact of Ngā Toi Māori and te reo Māori across our programmes. The role is grounded in manaakitanga, tikanga, strong relationships and practical delivery, with plenty of opportunity to bring your own ideas and cultural knowledge to the work.
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings strong cultural knowledge, great organisational skills and a genuine commitment to supporting Māori artists and kaupapa.
You’ll have:
- An excellent understanding of te reo Māori and Māori tikanga
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with Māori artists, communities or arts and cultural programmes
- Excellent organisation, administration and time-management skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and moving parts
- Confidence working independently while being a collaborative member of a wider team
- An understanding of digital marketing and social media
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with tools such as Airtable, Google Drive and spreadsheets
- The ability to think both strategically and creatively while also getting stuck into the practical delivery
Experience in festival delivery, arts administration, artist liaison or community engagement will be highly valued.
About CCAT
Creative Capital Arts Trust is a Pōneke-based arts organisation producing CubaDupa, NZ Fringe and Classical on Cuba, alongside a range of creative activations across the city.
We’re committed to Collaboration, Courage, Creativity and Belonging, and to being responsive to Māori as tangata whenua and recognising Te Tiriti o Waitangi as Aotearoa New Zealand’s founding document.
If you’re passionate about kaupapa Māori, love working with artists and communities, and can bring both cultural care and practical festival smarts to the table, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close: Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 at 5pm
For more information, including salary and hours, visit the JD here
Contract dates” 28 September 2026 – 4 April 2027
How to apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for this role to [email protected] by Sunday August 30th at 5pm. Applications may close early based on applications received. Interviews will be conducted the first week of September.
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Festival Coordinator – CubaDupa
Location: Wellington, NZ
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term
Creative Capital Arts Trust (CCAT), the Pōneke-based arts organisation behind CubaDupa, NZ Fringe, and Classical on Cuba, is looking for a detail-driven Festival Coordinator to help us deliver an unforgettable CubaDupa in 2027.
About the role
The Festival Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and administration of the CubaDupa programme, from initial EOI through to contracting, scheduling, advance, and payment. This role is vital in supporting a smooth experience across the full festival cycle. You’ll also be the key point of contact for CubaCollaborators, the independently-run stages and venues that partner with CubaDupa to deliver their own programme within the festival.
More than any single workstream, this role is the glue that holds the wider festival team together. As part of the role you will be responsible for connecting Programming, Operations, Marketing, Accessibility, Volunteers, and Production so the team can collaborate effectively and the festival comes together as one, all while upholding the manaakitanga and spirit that makes CubaDupa unique.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the artist EOI, shortlisting, and fee negotiation process
- Managing artist contracting, technical deliverables, and the Artist Portal
- Coordinating schedules, festival HQ, and green room logistics
- Managing artist visas, invoices, payments, and post-festival surveys
- Building and maintaining relationships with CubaCollaborators, from EOI through to programme delivery
- Supporting event logistics, stakeholder communications, and crew coordination across Operations
- Coordinating website updates, programme proofing, and artist merchandise with Marketing
- Supporting accessibility and volunteer coordination across the festival
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong relationship management skills, including negotiating fees and terms
- Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Can manage multiple concurrent artist relationships and deadlines with ease
- Communicates clearly and confidently across artists, partners, and internal teams
- Thinks strategically and creatively, and works well collaboratively
- Is comfortable using digital systems (Airtable, Google Workspace preferred)
- Brings a positive, collaborative approach to team work
Contract Dates: 28 September 2026 – 16 April 2027
Salary details and Hours Schedule in job description
How to apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for this role to [email protected] by Sunday August 30th at 5pm. Applications may close early based on applications received. Interviews will be conducted the first week of September.
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Cuba Quarter Liaison – CubaDupa
Location: Wellington, NZ
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term
Do you love building relationships, supporting communities, and being at the heart of large-scale events? CubaDupa, Wellington’s iconic and free street festival, is looking for a people-focused Cuba Quarter Liaison to help us deliver an unforgettable event in 2027.
About the role
The Cuba Quarter Liaison is the key connector between the festival and the Cuba Street precinct. You’ll work closely with businesses, vendors, residents, and body corporates to ensure the festival runs smoothly for everyone. From coordinating food vendors and retail stalls, to communicating with local businesses about access and logistics, to supporting sustainability initiatives – you’ll be on the ground making sure the community feels informed, supported, and engaged.
During the festival weekend, you’ll play a critical role in managing vendor operations, resolving issues, and ensuring health and safety compliance across the footprint – all while upholding the manaakitanga and spirit that makes CubaDupa unique.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating vendor registrations, payments, logistics, and onsite operations
- Liaising with Cuba Street businesses, residents, and body corporates about access, parking, and disruptions
- Supporting sustainability and waste management plans with vendors
- Overseeing vendor infrastructure needs (power, waste, lighting, barriers)
- Monitoring and escalating any health & safety or unauthorised activity
- Assisting with sponsor activations connected to vendors
- Providing clear and proactive communications to stakeholders
- Leading vendor management during the CubaDupa weekend (20-21 March 2027)
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
- Is experienced in vendor or event operations (ideally large-scale festivals/events)
- Can juggle multiple deadlines and remain calm under pressure
- Communicates clearly and confidently with diverse stakeholders
- Understands health and safety in events and can handle issues on the ground
- Is organised, adaptable, and comfortable using digital systems (Airtable, Google Workspace, Xero preferred)
- Brings a professional, approachable, and solutions-focused presence onsite
Contract Dates: 28 September 2026 – 16 April 2026
Salary details and Hours Schedule in job description
How to apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for this role to [email protected] by Sunday August 30th at 5pm. Applications may close early based on applications received. Interviews will be conducted the first week of September.