Marketing Executive - Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery

This position sits within the Destinations Group of Hamilton City Council. The purpose of this group is to deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations – Hamilton Gardens, Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct and H3 venues ( Claudelands Events Centre, FMG Stadium Waikato  and Seddon Park) 

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery is the artistic and cultural heart of our city. This Council-owned and operated destination celebrates our rich and diverse cultural heritage, particularly with respect to our relationship with iwi. It also showcases the region’s artistic vibrancy and scientific innovation. 

Our Visitor Principles are to welcome all visitors to engage and participate, to discover the unexpected and unknown, to connect to your identity and sense of place, and to inspire a desire to think, learn and create.

• We collect and care for the region’s art, heritage and taonga.
• We share stories, respectfully and authentically.
• We stimulate awareness, understanding and enjoyment.
• We communicate and celebrate our special relationship with Tainui and the hapuu of Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
• We offer a fantastic (and super popular) attraction for visitors to Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Our purpose is to protect and share our taonga so everyone can experience and participate in the best of science, art, and culture in our region.

Our ambition is to weave stories of the past with creative experiences that inspire and shape the future.

The Marketing Executive will play an integral role in communicating our purpose and vision to the community and beyond. Reporting to the Director, Museum and Arts, this position manages the communication and marketing activities supporting Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.

This will include –

• Lead and implement marketing and communication portfolio for Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.
• Ensure proactive, effective, efficient, and timely provision of specialist comms, media, social media, and marketing for Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.
• Lead the delivery of messaging to ensure consistent, quality story telling that is on-brand and aligns with Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery’s purpose, principles and values.
• Lead delivery of communications and marketing strategies to increase the profile and reputation of Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery regionally, nationally, and internationally.