MGM - Museum General Manager

Whanganui Regional Museum is renowned for the strength and diversity of its collection and range of programmes.  We have a fabulous, energetic staff and team of volunteers, a strong relationship with our community, new projects redeveloping public spaces and incredible potential for development. 

If you are passionate about leading a successful Museum and committed to working with an independent charitable trust with two–house bicultural governance then this position is for you.

 The Museum General Manager is the executive management role with far reaching responsibilities.

1. You will lead and manage the business, project and operational business of the Museum including revenue generation, annual business plans and budgets and reporting on performance.
2. You will be responsible for staff; management, oversight, performance appraisals, mentoring and developing their skills and capability.
3. You will be responsible for coordinating our collection, research and advisory, education, exhibition and visitor service programmes ensuring they are resourced, meet community expectations and follow museological standards.
4. You will be responsible for the promotion and marketing of the Museum aimed at maintaining local support and increasing its national and international reputation.
5. You will maintain a broad range of relationships in the community

 To fulfill this role you will be business focused, operationally experienced, qualified, knowledgeable, articulate, imaginative, well-organised and capable of leading a small team of dedicated museum professionals. 

 For more about the Museum visit our website www.wanganui-museum.org.nz

 For a copy of the full position description and method of application, please contact : The Board Secretary, Yvonne O'Connor: yvonneo@museum.queenspark.org.nz