Vacancies
Registered Music Therapist position - Auckland
The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust is seeking a Registered Music Therapist to join our Auckland team
Established in 2004, the Trust currently delivers music therapy sessions to approximately 900 individuals each week, via our outreach and satellite programmes, or at the Northland, Auckland and Hawke’s Bay Centres. The advertised position is full-time (32-40 hours per week). The role will cover our programmes in South Auckland, as far south as Pukekohe, as well as 1-2 days per week at our Centre in Grafton.
Unique in New Zealand, Raukatauri is a truly special and rewarding environment. This is a challenging and varied role which requires a high degree of integrity as well as a commitment to professional growth and collaboration. You will demonstrate empathy, compassion and a strengths-based approach to your work and enjoy being part of a dynamic, professional and experienced team.
If you would like to become part of an organisation that really does make a difference, please email your CV and a covering letter to Rachel Farrell, General Manager via rachelfarrell@rmtc.org.nz.
Diversity Statement
We believe the strength of our work lies in the diversity of those who shape it. We are committed to creating space for those who have been historically excluded from educational and training opportunities that provide pathways to registration as a music therapist. We acknowledge the role of colonisation and racism in determining what is and is not considered to be music therapy in Aotearoa, and actively support voices in this space from groups who have too often been overlooked in music therapy and elsewhere. Our team must reflect the communities we serve. That’s why we welcome those from all backgrounds, especially those who bring lived experience and perspectives that challenge the status quo. Applications close: Friday 3rd October 2025.
Music Therapy New Zealand is hiring
Executive Officer, Music Therapy New Zealand
Closes: 14 October 2025
Work type: Independent Contract
Have you worked in the non-profit charity sector and have at least five years’ experience in a senior administration or executive role, understand governance and working with external stakeholders and members, feel at ease taking minutes, responding and taking the initiative with members’ enquiries, have Xero accounting software experience, have experience with updating and maintaining websites, and have organised conferences and symposiums for up to 100 people. If so, you may be the person that Music Therapy NZ is looking for.
About the role
Music Therapy New Zealand is a Registered Charity, further details about us can be found on the ‘About Us’ page of our website here.
This is an independent contract role servicing our nationwide membership, ideally based in Wellington where a number of our external relationships are also based. The weekly time commitment of approximately 40 hours per week is estimated for this role requiring flexibility in how this is structured, reporting to the Chairperson. There is some limited administration support when demand is high, and liaison with the Registration Board that has a Registrar. It is a demanding role supported by a volunteer-led Council that includes registered music therapists and other independent professionals. You may be asked to respond to members or attend some meetings in the evening or on weekends for which time in lieu is provided for.
Attributes required for the role
It is also a varied and interesting role covering our community from across New Zealand. You do not need to be a musician, but an empathy with the power of music and therapies is helpful.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, accord value to te ao Māori (the Māori world), support kaitiakitanga and are responsive to the needs of the Māori community. You will participate in initiatives to embed te ao Māori into the way we do things. You need to be willing to develop and build your own confidence and capability to contribute to the organisation’s vision to be a treaty-responsive organisation.
It is important that you have a strong not for profit background with the key skills in this role being:
- Fluency in a range of administrative processes including governance of non-profit or registered charity organisations, meeting procedures and minute taking, responding to correspondence and writing reports.
- Demonstrate an ability to look for opportunities, to engage with external stakeholders including government agencies to promote Music Therapy in New Zealand and identify opportunities on which Music Therapy may be able to capitalise on.
- Good time management and organisational skills, a sense of humour, flexibility, ability to work in a team environment and taking initiative are key in this sole charge role.
- Good financial management skills including the use of Xero accounting software, GST, account reporting, budgets and knowledge of the auditing process.
- Website updates using WordPress as well experience in managing Facebook/Instagram posts.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality when dealing with personal information.
- Good communication skills and ability to respond appropriately to a range of people from a range of different cultural and organisational backgrounds.
- Familiarity with a range of online / software packages including Microsoft Word and Excel, Xero, google drive, Zoom, WordPress and Facebook and Instagram.
This is an independent contractor role that will suit someone looking for some flexibility in how we structure your week up to 40 hours per week due to some evening online meetings being part of the role. This is a Wellington based role with a dedicated office in a shared premises operating in the music sector.
Applications for this role should be sent to info@musictherapy.org.nz by 5pm on 14 October 2025.
