Curator Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery

The Big Idea; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton City Council’s Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery seeks 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, public and other programmes.

This role requires specialist skills across History, Tangata Whenua, Art, and Science, with a strong track record in exhibition development and a passion for engaging communities.

Qualifications

• You have a strong track record in exhibition ideation, development, and publication.
• You know the value in engaging audiences through the agency of collections.
• You enjoy working as part of a team, but also can work independently.
• You have a passion for sharing, translating, and unlocking knowledge.
• You love having variety in your work.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Museum’s collections and undertake research.
• Create innovative exhibitions that enhance visitor experience and engagement.
• Support care of objects and contribute to education and public programmes.
• Collaborate with curatorial team across History, Tangata Whenua, Art, and Science.

Skills

Exhibition ideation

Audience engagement

Teamwork

Independent work

Knowledge translation

Job description

Hamilton City Council

Full Time

Arts programming, artistic direction & curatorial

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of our region. We have four main collecting areas – taonga Maaori, social history, art and science. Our exhibitions and programmes are focussed on these and the development of cross-disciplinary experiences. Our team are committed to developing, caring for and sharing collections, enhancing the visitor experience, and lifting engagement with communities.

Job Description

The Museum is seeking a curator to join the curatorial and collections team. The Curator plays a key role in creating innovative exhibitions that enhance visitor experience and engagement.You will develop the Museum’s collections, undertaking and sharing research, as a specialist in an area of expertise related to the Museum’s collections. You will help support the care of objects within the collection and actively contribute to the Museum’s education, public and other programmes.

Each member of our curatorial team is expected to offer specialist skills across one or more of the following: History, Tangata Whenua, Art, and Science.

Collectively, the team operates in a manner that reflects the need for flexibility agility and development at Waikato Museum and Hamilton City Council

This role is for you if:

• You have a strong track record in exhibition ideation, development, and publication.
• You know the value in engaging audiences through the agency of collections.
• You enjoy working as part of a team, but also can work independently.
• You have a passion for sharing, translating, and unlocking knowledge.
• You love having variety in your work.