Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum
Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas
Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland’s identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum’s stories. We are Auckland’s home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.
Job Description
The Auckland Museum is currently looking for an Interpretive Planning Coordinator. This role is responsible for providing content research, coordination and support for the Exhibitions team.
As a vital part of the Exhibitions Department, the Interpretive Planning team is responsible for providing audience advocacy throughout the exhibition development process as well as providing specialist knowledge and leadership around interpretive planning and content development for permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions, and other display projects.
With several Māori and Pacific gallery renewal projects being initiated soon, an ability to work within the principles of Teu Le Vā and He Korahi Māori is required in this role. An understanding of Tikanga Māori and or Pacific is strongly desired.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be an excellent communicator
- Have a tertiary qualification in museum studies or other relevant field of study
- Have experience and understanding of the visitor experience in a museum context
- Have strong planning and organisational skills
- An understanding of Tikanga Māori and or Pacific is strongly desired
To Apply: https://aucklandmuseum.elmotalent.co.nz/careers/opportunities/job/view/85
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Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Vā and He Korahi Māori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits including an award-winning wellbeing programme.
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, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
He Oranga Tāngata ka ao
Enriching lives: Inspiring discoveries
