December 6, 2024

Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand
Research Opportunity

Mahi Whakaari o Aotearoa – Drama New Zealand is committed to supporting kaiako in all sectors of drama and theatre education within Aotearoa.

Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand along with our tertiary partners have acknowledged a gap in our understanding of current research directly related to Drama & Theatre in Education in Aotearoa.

Drama New Zealand is therefore looking for a researcher to complete a literature review of theatre / drama in education research in a New Zealand context. The Literature review is to be available to kaiako and ākonga via our Whakaari Aotearoa, Drama New Zealand website.

The Literature review may also be submitted to the New Zealand Journal of Education.

This contract is for 4 months with the role starting December 2024 (depending on availability) and ending March 30th 2025. Expected 200 hours.

The project funding is $7000 including GST – the successful applicant will be responsible for their own tax.

We ask that you send your covering letter and cv to admin@drama.org.nz by 8th December 2024

After the deadline date the whakaari Aoteroa Drama NZ Executive will review all applications and identify a shortlist (if required) or a successful recipient. All applicants will be notified of outcome by 11 December 2024

For further information please contact president@drama.org.nz