Educator - Arts & Heritage

Whakatāne District Council; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Extra leave

Facilities access

Job summary

Whakatāne District Council is seeking an enthusiastic Educator - Arts & Heritage to design and deliver programmes that connect people with our art, heritage, exhibitions, collections, taonga and stories. You'll work across the Whakatāne Art Gallery and Whakatāne Museum to create engaging workshops, tours, activities and learning resources for diverse audiences.

Collaborating with iwi, hapū, artists and schools, you’ll ensure experiences are accessible, culturally responsive and relevant to our

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering education or community programmes.
• Strong facilitation and communication with diverse audiences.
• Understanding of the NZ Curriculum and learning outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Excellent planning, administration and coordination skills.
• Ability to collaborate with iwi, hapū, artists and schools.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Collaborative and adaptable with a passion for art and heritage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver programmes and experiences connecting people with art, heritage, exhibitions and taonga.
• Create workshops, tours, activities and learning resources for diverse audiences.
• Work with iwi, hapū, artists, schools and community partners.

Skills

Education program design

Facilitation

Community engagement

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Relationship building

Cultural responsiveness

Job description

Whakatane, New Zealand

Reference: 6928907

• 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.

Ko wai mātau | About us

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.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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.

Ngā whaipainga | Our values

• We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
• We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
• We work as one team - Toitū te Mahi Tahi
• We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata
• We care about our [environment] - Toitū te Taiao

Applications Close: 18 Sep 2026