**The Role / Person**

The South Canterbury Museum is a treasured community resource and we need another creative educator to bring our district’s rich heritage alive

The successful applicant will work as part of the museum education team to develop, promote and deliver innovative and interactive education programmes, that share our district’s story, as part of the Museum’s Enriching Local Curriculum (ELC) service. We need you to bring your energy, enthusiasm and confidence to drive and run our successful programmes that highlight cultural, historical and environmental significance.

This role enables you to have a positive impact on students’ learning outcomes in an education-rich, inspiring setting.

Your passion for local heritage and commitment to inspiring young learners will be crucial in the development of programmes and resources that are meaningful, challenging and interesting.

You will have excellent communication, planning and presenting capabilities. Bonus points if you have a good understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga Maori and excellent pronunciation of Te Reo Māori. A teaching qualification, experience in the classroom or knowledge of the NZ curriculum is desirable.

**The District**

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work

**The Organisation**

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 employees, there are a diverse range of roles from community facing to support and technical specialists.