Curator Taonga Maori

22 July 2011

Organisation/person name:

Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Napier City Council

Work type:

Temporary: Full-Time

Work classification:

Curation

Job description:

Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Napier, is one of New Zealand's leading museums and art galleries with a national reputation for distinctive exhibitions.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative person to join our organisation as Curator Taonga Maori at what is an exciting period in our development.

Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and strong understanding and experience of innovation in curation. Fluency in te reo Maori, expert knowledge of tikanga Maori and Ngati Kahungunu history will be invaluable in this position, as will the ability to form close working relationships with local iwi, hapu and throughout the cultural sector.

This is an opportunity to attain a key arts sector position, based in the heart of Napier, with all the advantages of the Hawke’s Bay lifestyle at your doorstep.

Opportunity location:

Napier

Key skills sought:

Relevant tertiary qualification, conceptual, analytical, interpersonal, communication skills, museum or gallery experience, research, te reo, taonga maori, tikanga

Start date:

Monday, 12 September 2011

End date:

Friday, 14 September 2012

This opportunity is:

Paid

Salary low $:

50000

Salary high $:

55000

Closing date:

Monday, 8 August 2011

Contact details:

To view the position profile and apply visit www.napier.govt.nz, keyword ‘careers.’ For further information contact careers@tourismservices.co.nz.

Submitted by Hawkes Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Napier on Fri, 22/07/2011 - 9:20am.

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Hawkes Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Napier
The Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery is now closed order to undertake a significant redevelopment project.

Home to Hawke's Bay's great treasures: Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery is a place of stories, heritage, art and artefacts - a place where visitors can explore New Zealand's vibrant art and cultural history.

The redevelopment project will repackage the exterior to match the wealth within. Our doors will reopen in 2013.

The HBMAG Education Service will continue throughout the redevelopment project, operating from The Faraday Centre and other sites throughout the region. Please see the Education page on our website for further information www.hbmag.co.nz

The Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery will continue to hold events during the redevelopment. Please see the Events page on our website for further information www.hbmag.co.nz

To find out more about Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery's redevelopment project visit the website: www.forus.org.nz

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