Current Vacancies

  • Development Manager, 10-15 hours, Contract

    Join the Opus Orchestra team. We are seeking a Development Manager to contribute to the growth and development of the orchestra and help raise some $350,000 each year, securing grants and sponsorship that sustain our concerts. Your work will support professional orchestral music for communities across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, regularly enriching lives through performances close to their homes.

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  • Opus Orchestra Auditions 2026

    Opus Orchestra is seeking musicians of all orchestral instruments to add to our Priority Player List.

    Date for 2026 Auditions will be announced soon

    Application Procedure

    Email the address below and provide your Full Name, Instrument, and CV.

    Review the Audition Requirements and learn the appropriate excerpts.

    Confirmation of auditions and further instructions will be sent to candidates within 72 hours after the closing date.

    Recorded auditions can be requested. Please email info@opusorchestra.co.nz

  • Audition Requirements and Excerpts

    All pieces are required to be played unaccompanied.

    Please prepare all excerpts according to the cuts.

    Violin

    Viola

    Cello

    Double Bass

    Flute

    Clarinet

    Bassoon

    Horn

    Trumpet

    Trombone

    Percussion

    In addition to the excerpts please prepare a concerto movement or equivalent

    If your instrument is not listed please contact info@opusorchestra.co.nz and we will send you the necessary excerpts.