Heritage Tourism Engagement Lead, Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, Tohu Whenua

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Fixed-term position, full time for two years**

Tohu Whenua is looking for a passionate and well-connected engagement lead with strong knowledge of Auckland's cultural and tourism landscape to help bring the programme to life in Tamaki Makaurau.
- Tohu Whenua: Landmarks that tell our stories_ is a tourism and regional economic development programme that connects New Zealanders and international visitors with Aotearoa New Zealand's cultural heritage by promoting places of historical significance that offer high quality visitor experiences in the form of regional itineraries. It is a joint national initiative of the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT) and is administered by HNZPT.

The programme currently operates itineraries in four regions (Te Tai Tokerau Northland, Te Tai Poutini West Coast, Waitaha Canterbury and Otago) and is rapidly expanding into other regions across Aotearoa New Zealand, working towards being a nationwide programme. Working with iwi and community partners, Tohu Whenua will highlight and connect historical and cultural sites of significance across the Tamaki Makaurau Auckland region as part of the network.

As well as leading iwi and community engagement, the Heritage Tourism Engagement Lead will facilitate the site selection process, coordinate the development of storytelling material and organise launch events. The role is part of a small team based in Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and will work closely with regional staff from the partner agencies.

Secondments from Tohu Whenua partner agencies or other government or local government organisations will be considered.

**Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 13 November 2025

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