Gallery Assistant

4 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

SUMMER JOB SORTED All training provided
- Contribute to preserving and sharing art with the public
- Flexible schedules, living wage, unique work environment

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. We strengthen and enrich our communities through art and ideas. Working with us means being part of a vibrant, passionate community of art lovers, including curators, artists, and visitors.

We are looking for energetic and friendly individuals to join our team as Casual Gallery Assistants varied shifts, starting November 2024.

This is a great opportunity for those who are keen to grow their art knowledge and have the flexibility of varied shifts, whilst show casing your previous customer service prowess.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Greet and help visitors explore the gallery
- Share info about exhibitions and artworks (don’t worry, we’ll train you)
- Make sure artworks and gallery spaces are looked after
- Pitch in with special events and activities

For a full position description please click here: Gallery Assistant

**He kōrero mōu: About you**:
You must have proven experience in delivering excellent customer service and manaakitanga, will love sharing your enthusiasm for art with others, and enjoy the environment at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

In addition, we are looking for:

- Great communication skills and a friendly attitude
- A genuine interest in art and culture
- Willingness to learn and work in a team
- Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays

Casual hours will vary based on your availability week to week and we require a minimum of two days of availability per month.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

Working at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki offers a unique and enriching experience.

Whether it’s learning more about art or developing customer service skills, the gallery offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff members often get behind-the-scenes insights into exhibitions, curation, and the art world.

We pay the living wage that is currently $27.80 per hour, plus holiday pay for this role.

**Tono mo te mahi/To Apply**
- No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
- We reserve the right to close this advert when we have sufficient suitable applicants
- This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position and will require pre-employment police vetting, drug and alcohol testing._
- Tātaki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated._

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