Kairuruku - Auckland

Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.

Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas

Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

This role is responsible for:
Karangahia te Pō
Karangahia te Ao
He tūranga hou kei Tāmaki Paenga Hira

We are looking for someone with fluency in te reo Māori to uplift the work that is before us. A person that is enthusiastic to support and lead spaces with Toki Matarau team and the Taumata ā-Iwi.
The years ahead are full with opportunities and this role will embody manaakitanga. Including co-ordinating whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to ensure they enjoy their experiences with taonga, learnings, events within the walls of the Museum.
The purpose of this role is to support the direction of Tāmaki Paenga Hira on its’ journey on Path to 2029 with all the work entailed in the years to come.

Desired Skills and Experience

Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
Essential:

• Fluency in te reo Māori

• Knowledge of the tikanga of many iwi across the motu

• An understanding of the Iwi relationships in Tāmaki

• Iwi networks (and on a practical level, knowing who in particular to contact when required)

Preferred:

• Proven administration and coordination skills experience at a Governance level

• Experience with navigating dialogue on constitutional structure

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements to enhance your work and home life.

• Availability to purchase additional annual leave

• An award-winning wellbeing programme including free membership with Boost app and My Everyday Wellbeing.

• An active social club which is part of the fabric of Museum life

• Life insurance from your first day and discounted Health Insurance

• Free museum membership and other staff discounts

• Discounted onsite parking

• Accredited by Rainbow tick

Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September.  We may commence interviews prior to the closing date of the advert.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Please view the position description here or select the apply button to view if on the seek platform. Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Maori strategies.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.

He Oranga Tangata ka ao  
Enriching lives. Inspiring discoveries