We are looking for a talented Reo Māori Writer to join Te Papa’s Writing Team as we head into an exciting period of exhibition redevelopment, which will emphasise immersive storytelling and interactivity.
Te Papa is a world-leading, bicultural, cross-disciplinary museum. The Writing Team are the museum’s storytellers, comprising seven permanent writers and editors. These people work primarily on exhibitions and related digital, education, and marketing products, helping to identify powerful stories and creating engaging text in English and Māori.
Are you:
- a fluent reo Māori writer and speaker?
- experienced in writing, translating, and editing accessible, engaging Māori-language text for general audiences, across multiple platforms, and to tight word limits?
- eager to support the revival of te reo Māori via its use in museum experiences?
- keen to work with iwi and other groups to tell their stories?
- confident, proactive, and positive?
Reporting to and supporting the Senior Writer/Editor, you will:
- produce, and oversee the production of, Māori-language text that meets Te Papa’s standards and style, working across the organisation but with a primary focus on exhibitions
- provide leadership in developing and implementing Māori-language policy and practice within Te Papa.
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Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Please provide your cover letter in te reo Māori and English.
