Senior Curator Mātauranga Māori – Te Papa
A passion for the curatorial profession A passion for creating building and growing curatorial expertise in Mātauranga Māori. A strong desire to contribute to and build upon the research that will enhance Te Papa’s reputation for scholarship within Mātauranga Māori. A passion for the development, delivery of collections and research based exhibitions. You will have […]
Head of Matauranga Maori – 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 and […]
Collection Information Manager (Process and Docs) – Te Papa
Te Papa is seeking a Collection Information Manager (Process and Documentation) to work within Te Papa’s Digital Collections and Access team. The Collection Information Manager (Process and Documentation) plays a key role in making Te Papa’s digital collections accessible to the world, taking responsibility for their documentation and for the systems that support the management […]
Te Papa returns Treasures

cloak repatriated to Hawai’i
Loans and Acquisitions Advisor – Te Papa
A passion for museum collections, culture and exhibitions? A passion for providing professional process advice and building strong relationships? A proven ability to project manage transactions and proposals in a deadline driven work environment? Loans and Acquisitions Advisors are responsible for facilitating collection loan transactions and collection acquisition proposals through to completion. At the same […]
Public Programmes Specialist – Te Papa
These newly established roles are an exciting opportunity to join Te Papa’s Learning Team in building and shaping our public programmes strategy and core programmes at an exciting time in the organisation as we embark on a period of growth and the renewal of our exhibitions and programmes. As a Public Programmes Specialist you will […]
Coordinator Collection Services – Te Papa
Te Papa is seeking a Coordinator to join its Collection Services team. This newly established position provides effective administrative and coordination support to a diverse team spanning such roles as Collection Managers and Conservators to Exhibition Installers. Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, you will also provide dedicated support to the Manager Science and […]
Te Papa and China
Collaboration ramps up
Peter Jackson Museum approved

Movie museum for Wellington
Te Papa international tours

Planning further collaboration with Weta Workshop