Intern Pia Nahanaha Taonga, Te Pātaka Toi

5 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Full time NZ$40,000 per year

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for the seventh Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery Internship, to start in early 2026. 

This internship enables a recent graduate, postgraduate student or early-career art professional to work with the Gallery to develop research skills and knowledge relating to collecting, curatorial practice, exhibition making, communications and public programming through their involvement in the planning and delivery of aspects of the Gallery's work. 

The internship is a paid, fixed-term, part-time position. The total duration of the internship is 400 hours. Although the timeframe for the Internship is flexible, ideally the successful applicant will be available between February and August 2026. 

The successful applicant will establish their work plan with relevant Gallery staff. This will be based on a specific project identified as suiting their interests and knowledge. They will be based in the Adam Art Gallery office, working alongside the team, with opportunities to undertake self-directed research as well as a range of activities typical of the Gallery's workflow.

Applicants with relevant qualifications and/or experience must apply in writing, providing a CV and a cover letter outlining what they would bring to the role and their areas of interest and expertise. These should align with the vision and values of the Gallery. Successful applicants will be invited to respond to a list of possible projects, identifying which project interests them and what specific skills and focus they would bring to achieving it. 

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Further information including our vision, values, exhibition history and information about Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection can be found here:

Application deadline is 12 midnight Wednesday 12 November 2025.

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