Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
For nearly two decades, Te Papa has housed, nurtured and empowered the legacies of New Zealand and its people. We are built on a foundation of innovation and co-creation – a striking collision of community and culture that has transformed our history and our heritage into something tangible, something engaging. As our journey continues, we embrace the idea of renewal and the opportunity to once again delve into New Zealand, its past, present, and future. We pride ourselves on what our predecessors have created, something that is contemporary, cutting-edge, and unique to our country.
Associate Director, Collections, Research and Engagement
Here is an opportunity that is unlike any other – a role that is perhaps one of the most prolific within the museum sector. As our Associate Director of Collections, Research and Engagement you will have overarching management across the core of the museum, enabling the museum to embark successfully on a unique and inspiring journey.
You will utilise your extensive experience as a senior leader to collaborate with the Heads of Science, Arts, New Zealand and Pacific Culture, and Mātauranga Māori, and the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring that Te Papa runs ‘business as usual’ throughout the entire renewal process. With a view across all curatorial and collection management and learning teams, you will develop a sound strategy that will help the Heads of to create a cultural, artistic, and digital footprint that has never been seen before; one that has the full backing of both the Board and your fellow Executives. Your strong relationship skills will also come to the fore as you establish key partnerships with government agencies, Crown research institutes, Museums Aotearoa, and universities in order to help the museum achieve its objectives.
Your stellar reputation in the industry is indisputable and you are well renowned for both your broad knowledge in the sector and your passion for infusing cultural identity, economic impact, and social cohesion into everything you do. You have impressive relationships with a number of national and international influencers with whom you can connect with at a curatorial and commercial level. You are a mentor and a leader, inspiring a great number of people to develop and deliver your strategies and ideas to fruition and under your guidance, Te Papa will continue to create, engage, and collaborate with the people of New Zealand and our visitors, for now and for years to come.
Now is your time to bring your exceptional abilities to an organisation that is constantly breaking new ground in a role that is one of the most powerful and visible in the industry. This really is Our Place in your hands.
If you’re ready to lead one of the most important and inspiring evolutions in both New Zealand and the museum sector worldwide, we would love to talk to you.
For further information on the position or to apply online please visit our website www.tepapa.govt.nz/jobs.
If you have any further questions please contact [email protected].
