Curator Mātauranga Māori – Te Papa
Do you have a passion for taonga Māori and indigenising museology? Do you revel in communicating Māori Histories and advocating for Māori communities? Are you strongly motivated to acknowledge the mana, validity of Māori knowledge, philosophies and experiences/ways of being? Are you an excellent researcher and exemplary writer? This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to […]
Knowledge and Information Advisor – Te Papa
Are you a skilled information management professional looking for challenge and variety in a new role? This role at New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa, is integral to the continuing development of an information management framework and effective records management services. The Knowledge and Information Advisor is part of a multi-disciplinary, customer-focused team of digital […]
Te Papa bugs Chicago

‘Fantastic Bug Encounters!’ at the Field
Te Papa & AITSIS partnership formalised

to better support ANZ Indigenous peoples
Head of Programming and Evaluation – Te Papa
Te Papa’s mission is to understand the past, enrich the present and meet the challenges of the future. Te Papa is more than just the national museum that houses New Zealand’s treasures. It is a meeting place, a place for lifelong learning, and a place that inspires a sense of wonder and connection. The Audience […]
Modern Art Curator – Te Papa
It is a busy and exciting time for the Art Team as we look to capitalise on the successful opening of the large new Toi Art galleries in 2018 which have attracted high audience visitation and positive critical reception. We are about to embark on several high profile projects showcasing our modern collection and are […]
Manager Collection Care Practice – Te Papa
An exciting opportunity to join Te Papa as the Manager Collection Care Practice. This position is responsible for leading, managing, motivating and developing a dedicated Collection Care team. It supports the wellbeing of Te Papa’s collections and is responsible for managing collection practice activities and embedding forward looking practice changes. The position takes a long-term […]
Curator Invertebrates – Te Papa
Te Papa is seeking a new curator in the area of Mollusc taxonomy. Te Papa’s research is focussed on the taxonomy of the biota of the New Zealand biogeographic region. With a high diversity and endemism of molluscs, and New Zealand’s largest collection of molluscs, this is an opportunity to bring high-calibre science skills and […]
Curator Pacific Histories and Cultures – Te Papa
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 […]
Director Collections and Research – Te Papa
Connect people, taonga and stories There is a unique opportunity to join a truly iconic New Zealand institution. Te Papa is more than the national museum that houses New Zealand’s treasures – it is a centre of research excellence, a place for lifelong learning, and a waharoa that inspires a sense of wonder and connection. […]