We are looking for a new Curator, New Zealand History. You will be part of a hard working team that produces public history in a museum setting.
For nearly two decades, Te Papa has nurtured the legacies of Aotearoa and its people. We are built on a foundation of innovation and co-creation. As our journey continues, we embrace the idea of renewal and the opportunity to once again delve into Aotearoa, its past, present, and future. We are looking for a new generation Curator, New Zealand History. You will be the newest member of a hard working team that produces public history in a museum setting, working with national collections and other forms of cultural heritage. In this role you will help tell stories and interpret New Zealand’s past for audiences that are local and global, real and virtual, and who want to know more about where we have come from and where we are going.
This role requires:
- a PhD or equivalent experience and skills in historical or material culture research in relation to New Zealand
- expertise in colonial NZ or another historical area that complements the current team
- a personal record of research and inquiry in your chosen field or speciality
- experience of working with objects, collections and forms of intangible knowledge
- experience and comfort in communicating in a range of forms and media to diverse audiences
- familiarity with digital platforms and social media
- the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams on a range of museological outputs across exhibitions, digital channels, research publications, and public programmes
- a network of experts, communities and stakeholders you can bring to complement the team’s existing contacts.
If you are you ready to take part in one of the most important, challenging and inspiring evolutions in both New Zealand and the museum sector worldwide, then we would love to hear from you.
For enquiries, please contact Dr Bronwyn Labrum, Head of New Zealand and Pacific Cultures: [email protected] or 021 2615 102.
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Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.