Assistant Curator Matauranga Maori

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Assistant Curator Matauranga Maori - Fixed Term, part time (32 hours per week)**

Te Papa stands proud as an iconic national building housing the treasures of the nation and is a vibrant destination for both national and international visitors. Biculturalism is a founding philosophy and practice of Te Papa designed to explore the contribution of Maori language and culture to the life, culture and activities of the museum in small and large ways. Te Papa fosters and nurtures cross-cultural capability, the ability of people of different cultural backgrounds to interact with one another in positive and uplifting ways.

The Matauranga Maori team is seeking interest for the position of Assistant Curator Matauranga Maori for a fixed-term period until the end of April 2025, part time (32 hours per week). This is an entry level curatorial position that will see you supporting a team of curators in areas such as taonga Maori research, exhibitions, publications, collection development and programmes. A specific focus for this fixed term position will be to gain an understanding of curation of taonga Maori in preparation for exhibitions.
- An interest in curatorial practices and museum ethics and principles
- Ability to work effectively with iwi, hapu and whanau, academic and cultural organisations.
- Some experience working on exhibitions and/or writing about taonga Maori in a museum environment

The salary for this position will be between S67,669 - $80,357

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

Applications close on 9 December


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