JOSH MITIKULENA
Wellington,Karori
Summary
Experienced creative leader with over 25 years in choreography, programme delivery, and community engagement. Skilled in managing projects, directing teams, and delivering high quality outcomes across diverse cultural and organisational environments. Strong track record in leading initiatives, facilitating workshops, and developing programmes that support youth, community groups, and creative practitioners.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Projekt Team
Auckland
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led the artistic vision, project delivery, and community-focused initiatives which included the Pacific Ring Dance tour which travelled to 5 island nations over the span of 8 months.
Freelance Dance Teacher & Performer
Self Employed
Aotearoa & International
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered workshops, performances, and choreography across diverse communities and creative projects.
Dance Teacher / Youth Worker
NCYC
Luganville, Vanuatu
01.2020 - 2020
- Facilitated youth dance programmes supporting creativity, confidence, and community engagement.
Dance Teacher / Youth Worker
Wan Smol Bag
Port Vila, Vanuatu
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked as a volunteer for Volunteer Services Abroad to help mentor a local counterpart in their role.
- Facilitated dance workshops for underprivileged and at-risk youth, also enhancing their skills through arts-based programs and community events. Organized and participated in events such as the South Pacific Games opening ceremony and Telecom Vanuatu's Battle Dance Competition.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Creative And Performing Arts
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZBachelor of Performing Arts - Dance
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZSkills
- Artistic & Creative Direction
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Project & Event Management
- Workshop Facilitation & Teaching
- Community Engagement & Youth Development
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Director, Pacific Ring Tour – Samoa, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands, Fiji (2025)
- Director, Ko Au Show – Aotearoa (2020–2025)
- Tour Leader, Projekt Team Forever Europe Tour – France, Netherlands, Germany (2022)
- Organiser, Telecom Vanuatu Battle Dance – Port Vila, Vanuatu (2019)
- Guest Lecturer, University of Auckland – Auckland (2010)
- Organiser, Red Bull Garage Battles Vol. 1–5 – Auckland (2008–2010)
Timeline
Creative Director
Projekt Team
01.2023 - 01.2025
Freelance Dance Teacher & Performer
Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2022
Dance Teacher / Youth Worker
NCYC
01.2020 - 2020
Dance Teacher / Youth Worker
Wan Smol Bag
01.2017 - 01.2019
Post-Graduate Certificate - Creative And Performing Arts
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Performing Arts - Dance
University of Auckland
Awards
NICAI Summer Scholarship:
Dance research in Tonga, New Caledonia and Niue
University of Auckland Cultural Blues Award:
Dance