Tamaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Ko Tamaki Paenga Hira, hewaengarahi ake, he ngakau mahaki mo te kaitiakitanga taonga pu korero, pakiwaitara, korero tipua ano hoki mai i nga kai para korero.
Auckland Museum is an influential, much-loved organisation at the centre of Auckland’s identity, committed to developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events and educational programmes.
An opportunity exists for a highly motivated Applied Arts & Design Curator to join the Museum at an exciting time of redevelopment and renewal. The role is varied and will require enthusiasm, warmth and flexibility. You will work with the Head of Human History to provide leadership and expertise to the Applied Arts & Design team, and to the wider Human History department on a range of collection related activities. You will be responsible for research, collection access, enquiries, providing curatorial expertise to the development of exhibitions, gallery development and public programmes, driving digital engagement, and supporting research activities relating to the Applied Arts & Design collection.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Applied Arts & Design collections and material culture.
- Knowledge and experience in fields of Asian applied arts and design and material culture is highly desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in collection care and development relating Applied Arts & Design collections.
- Proactive awareness and engagement with a wide range of cultures and associated protocol and traditions within Auckland, with particular reference to the Maori Dimension (He Korahi Maori) and Pacific Dimension (Teu le Va)
- Evidence of strong networks with the craft, applied arts and design communities at local, national and international levels.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to collections and their interpretive value, and as a core resource for museum activities.
- Experience/aptitude in digital humanities, digital storytelling, and curatorial use of online resources.
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and in cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of the principles and practice of the Treaty of Waitangi, and the implications of this for the work of the museum.
- Understand the principles of equal opportunities, diversity management and the Treaty of Waitangi as they relate to the Museum environment.
You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this position.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories and reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
For more information or to apply visit the website.
