Puke Ariki Visitor Host/Pou Rarou

5 days ago


New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Taituarā Full time

Join us at New Plymouth District Council

Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?

Puke Ariki, meaning 'Hill of Chiefs', is located on a former pā site of Ngāti Te Whiti hapū (Te Āti Awa iwi). A combined museum, library, and visitors' centre, it brings together the stories of Taranaki's peoples and environment in innovative ways. Along with the Govett Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, Puke Ariki forms part of New Plymouth District Council's Cultural Experiences group.

At Puke Ariki, we strive to engage and inspire our community, ensuring the legacy of Taranaki's past is cherished for future generations. 'Ko te anga whakamua, me mātua mōhio ki ōna ahurea o mua' - 'To move forward, one must first understand the past.'

The opportunity - Te āheinga

Puke Ariki is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a permanent, part-time Visitor Host/Pou Rarou.

This position involves working 24 hours per week on a 7-day roster. If you enjoy engaging with people and have a passion for cultural and educational experiences, we would love to hear from you

  1. Welcome and provide exhibition information to visitors; lead exhibition/gallery tours as required.
  2. Ensure appropriate safety and security standards are observed by visitors and be vigilant in assessing safety and security risks at all times.
  3. Implement surveys and provide and record feedback.
  4. Ensure excellent presentation of Puke Ariki, maintaining attractive, accessible and clean spaces for visitors.
  5. Undertake administrative/project team tasks as required.
  6. Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation.

We are seeking friendly and approachable people who can tell great stories and have a passion for culture and communities, who can work independently as part of a team. You will join a diverse and high-performing team who love the work they do.

Training in processes and programmes will be provided, but experience working with art and events, and a high level of comfort with AV equipment would be an advantage.

What we offer - Ngā ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff.

This includes the following:

  • Solid career pathways.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Personal and professional growth.
  • 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.

You can expect to start in this permanent, part-time role on $27.80 hour.

We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we're building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time.

Applications close on Sunday, 20 April 2025.

(We would be honoured if you apply)

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity.

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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