Careers

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is recognised nationally and celebrated locally for the depth of our work. We believe music is for everyone, and enriches lives in different ways. We provide a wide range of mediums in which our audience can discover, encounter, and enjoy great musical experiences.


CSO contribute to the cultural diversity of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s community through a full and varied concert season, as the orchestra of choice for many touring artists and other arts organisations, including Royal New Zealand Ballet, NZ Opera and through our In the Community Ki te Hapori programme, including school residencies, collaborations with other organisations such as Jolt dance, Christchurch City Library and retirement village performances, and at civic events.


Championing Aotearoa New Zealand composers and artists is hugely important to CSO, and for many years we have showcased commissioned and premiered New Zealand works and performed with the best of Aotearoa New Zealand talent.

Our current vacancies:

Associate Principal Cello Audition

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra invites applications for Associate Principal Cello.

This position is a permanent, part-time role as a salaried employee of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.


Eligibility

Open to NZ and Australian applicants with the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Remuneration

Remuneration is currently set at $32,982.96 NZD per annum, plus employer KiwiSaver contributions.

Workload

Musicians will have a maximum workload of 170 calls per calendar year, including both mainstage performance and community engagement activity as part of small CSO ensembles.

Application

To apply for this position and receive the audition pack, please email Clare De Courcy at clare@cso.co.nz. Candidates should attach their CV and ensure it includes their current work residency status, detailing the right to legally live and work in New Zealand. All audition requirements and information will be emailed on receipt.

Timeline

Friday 27 November, 5.00pm – Applications close

Wednesday 2 December – Live audition applicants advised of audition times, and recorded audition submissions close.

Friday 11 December, from 10.00am – Live auditions take place in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

Please submit applications to:
Clare De Courcy
CSO Artistic Services Manager
clare@cso.co.nz

Principal Second Violin Audition

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra invites applications for Principal Second Violin.

This position is a permanent, part-time role as a salaried employee of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.


Eligibility

Open to NZ and Australian applicants with the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Remuneration

Remuneration is currently set at $45,406.52 NZD per annum, plus employer KiwiSaver contributions.

Workload

Musicians will have a maximum workload of 220 calls per calendar year, including both mainstage performance and community engagement activity as part of small CSO ensembles.

Application

To apply for this position and receive the audition pack, please email Clare De Courcy at clare@cso.co.nz. Candidates should attach their CV and ensure it includes their current work residency status, detailing the right to legally live and work in New Zealand. All audition requirements and information will be emailed on receipt.

Timeline

Friday 30 October, 5.00pm – Applications close

Wednesday 4 November – Live audition applicants advised of audition times, recorded audition submissions close.

Thursday 12 November, from 10.00am – Live auditions take place in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

Please submit applications to:
Clare De Courcy
CSO Artistic Services Manager
clare@cso.co.nz