For nearly two decades, Te Papa has housed, nurtured and empowered the legacies of Aotearoa and its people. We are built on a foundation of innovation and co-creation – where community and culture 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 Aotearoa, 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.
Here is an opportunity that is unlike any other. As our Head of Mātauranga Māori, you’ll play a vital role in the Collections, Research and Engagement Directorate, developing and delivering a sound intellectual and strategic direction for Mātauranga Māori and the management of its exhibitions and collections.
As Te Papa embarks on a monumental renewal process, you will lead a proposition that drives the further reach of Māori culture and heritage, bringing education and learning within a Māori medium to a place where it is embedded in everyday practice. You will have overarching management across the entire approach, from acquisition policy and risk management to collection and exhibition supervision. Conducting independent research on a regular basis will ensure you are at the forefront of any emerging trends, and with a heavy focus on bringing our collections into the digital era, you’ll create a successful and interactive structure that will enhance our online offering. You will also lead the curatorial team, fostering their creativity and innovative minds, enabling them to bring your strategies and ideas to life.
Your subject matter expertise is second to none and it’s likely that you have a relevant PhD to your name. You’re one to inspire and mentor, encouraging people to be inventive and imaginative. You have a number of high quality national and international networks with which you can connect to at a curatorial level, and you’re well renowned for your successful and innovative research outputs. That ambassadorial bent of yours will motivate key stakeholders and partnerships as well as the wider community to engage with your concepts, meaning that what we present to Aotearoa and the world is beyond compare.
Now is your time to bring your exceptional abilities to an organisation that is constantly breaking new ground and will allow you to fully immerse yourself in some of the most amazing work in the world – work that is both tangible and incredibly rewarding.
If you’re ready to take part in one of the most important and inspiring evolutions in both New Zealand and the museum sector worldwide, we would love to talk to you.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Applications close 21st March 2016.
