Educator - Arts & Heritage

Talent Propeller Limited; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extra week’s annual leave

Free or discounted access to community

facilities

Job summary

Whakatāne District Council is seeking an enthusiastic Educator - Arts & Heritage to develop and deliver learning programmes that connect people with our region's art, heritage and taonga. You’ll design workshops and tours across Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Art Gallery and Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum for diverse audiences.

You'll collaborate with iwi, hapū, artists, schools and community partners, turning stories into engaging experiences while applying te Tiriti o

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering education, engagement or community programmes.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and learning outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Strong planning, administration and coordination skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with iwi, hapū, artists, schools and community partners.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach, with a genuine interest in art, heritage, culture and taonga.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver education programmes and experiences.
• Deliver workshops, tours, activities and learning resources.
• Collaborate with iwi, hapū, schools and community partners to create accessible experiences.
• Bring Whakatāne District's art, culture and taonga to life.

Skills

Programme design

Facilitation

Curriculum knowledge

Planning & coordination

Building relationships

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Collaborative mindset

Cultural responsiveness

Job description

• Create engaging programmes, workshops and learning experiences.
• Work alongside iwi, hapū, artists, schools and community partners.
• Bring Whakatāne District's art, culture, heritage and stories to life.

The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We're always learning, we know we're better together, and we're passionate about the place we call home.

In return, you'll have access to a range of staff benefits, including flexible working arrangements, an extra week's annual leave and free or discounted access to our community facilities.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Educator - Arts & Heritage to develop and deliver programmes and experiences that connect people with Whakatāne District's art, heritage, exhibitions, collections, taonga and stories.

Working across Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Art Gallery and Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum, you'll create and deliver workshops, tours, activities, learning resources and public programmes for a wide range of audiences.

You'll work alongside iwi, hapū, artists, cultural practitioners, schools, community groups and partners to create experiences that are accessible, culturally responsive and relevant to our communities.

Ko wai koe | About you

You're creative, organised and confident working with people, with the ability to turn ideas and stories into engaging experiences.

You'll bring:

• Experience designing and delivering education, engagement or community programmes.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• An understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and learning outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Strong planning, administration and coordination skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with iwi, hapū, artists, schools and community partners.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a genuine interest in art, heritage, culture and taonga.
• We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
• We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
• We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata

If you're ready to create experiences that inspire, connect and engage our communities, we'd love to hear from you.