Curator: Innovative Exhibitions & Heritage Collections

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Professional development opportunities

Two wellbeing days per year

Health insurance through Unimed

Job summary

Hamilton City Council's Waikato Museum & Gallery invites applications for a curator to join the curatorial and collections team. The Curator will develop the Museum’s collections, undertake and share research, and contribute to education and public programmes.

You should have a tertiary qualification, a Master’s preferred, at least five years in a similar role, strong research skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a tertiary qualification in a relevant field; a Master’s or similar postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum ethics and standards.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a museum, art gallery, or similar setting with exhibition ideation, development and publications.
• Evidence of strong research skills and networks at local, national, and international levels.
• Superior verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative exhibitions that enhance visitor experience and engagement.
• Develop the Museum’s collections and conduct and share research as a subject specialist.
• Support care of objects within the collection and contribute to education and public programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across History, Tangata Whenua, Art, and Science.

Skills

Exhibition ideation

Publications

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Vernon or similar museum software

Job description

Hamilton City Council's Waikato Museum & Gallery invites applications for a curator to join the curatorial and collections team. The Curator will develop the Museum’s collections, undertake and share research, and contribute to education and public programmes.

You should have a tertiary qualification, a Master’s preferred, at least five years in a similar role, strong research skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.