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Kaiwhakamahiri Pirihi Taiwhenua Curatorial Intern

Artspace Aotearoa

Auckland
Contract & Fixed Term, Internships, Part Time
Administration, Arts education & training, Arts programming, artistic direction & curatorial, Business development, funding & partnerships, Production & crew
November 02, 2026
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
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Mō mātou | About us

Artspace Aotearoa was founded in 1987 by artists and arts workers as a public art gallery to platform contemporary art practices that were otherwise unsupported in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and beyond. The organisation aims to develop critical discourse, resources for artists, and connect the Aotearoa context with international conversations. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Artspace Aotearoa is seeking applications for the 2027 Kaiwhakamahiri Pirihi Taiwhenua Curatorial Internship. From January to December 2027 the Curatorial Intern will assist the delivery of the Artspace Aotearoa 2027 programme and core operations.

This internship will offer essential early arts career development through practical experience with the support of Artspace Aotearoa staff and an external mentor. The Curatorial Internship is funded by Creative New Zealand and will be offered annually over the course of 2025–2027.

Job description available to download


Me pēhea te tuku tono |
How to apply

To apply please send a curriculum vitae and a one page cover letter clearly expressing your interest in the role, and identifying areas of where you hope to learn to bridget@artspace.org.nz. Applications are accepted in AV format (5 minutes maximum). 


If selected to interview you will be asked to outline your approach to engaging with audiences by walking us through an idea or event that illustrates this. Applications close on Thursday 19 November 2026, 5pm.

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