Auditions

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a company of dynamic dancers from diverse backgrounds and presents an eclectic repertoire of classic and contemporary works both across the country and beyond New Zealand shores.

Join a leading national arts organisation with a supportive environment, and opportunities to learn & grow. Enjoy genuine opportunities to influence our organisation with your ideas.

What we offer

  • Ticket perks to our performances
  • Flexible working environment
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Investment in your personal career development and training
  • Being part of a globally recognised arts organisation, making a significant impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural community.
  • Opportunity to travel within New Zealand

For non-dancing roles, please visit our Careers page.

Come join the company of the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

Royal New Zealand Ballet are currently seeking a male dancer with strong partnering skills for a company artist (corps de ballet) position for the remainder of our 2025 season.

Start date flexible, audition is by invitation only.

To be considered, please email auditions@rnzb.org.nz with:

  • Your current resume
  • Headshot
  • 2-3 dance photos (.jpg format)
  • A link to video footage of a known classical variation, a contemporary work, and partnering/pas de deux work.

Video footage links should be YouTube or Vimeo links, not Dropbox or Google Drive.

An exciting opportunity for dance students across the motu to share the stage with the Royal New Zealand Ballet.​
  • Applicants must be a minimum of Grade 2 level
  • Maximum height restriction for all applicants is strictly 132cm for girls and 150cm for boys. No allowances will be made for those over the height limit.
  • All applicants must have good classical technique, be quick to learn and be confident on stage.
  • Applicants will be advised of their registration time after the application closing date.
  • A detailed rehearsal schedule for the production will be emailed to registered applicants before the audition day.

Please note: the application period for dance teachers to register appropriate students is strictly between 6th July – 20 July 2025.

Wellington

Wednesday 20th August 2025, from 5.30pm
RNZB Studios, St James Theatre

Christchurch

Sunday 24th August 2025, from 1pm
Southern Ballet, Christchurch

Dunedin

Tuesday 26th August 2025, from 10am
Bennett School of Ballet and Jazz

Auckland

Tuesday 2nd September, from 1pm
Philippa Campbell School of Ballet

Napier

Tuesday 26th August 2025, from 10am
Hawke’s Bay Dance Centre

Palmerston North

Tuesday 7th October 2025, from 11am
Maximum Dance Studio

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