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Pouako Matua Education Team Leader

Tairāwhiti Museum is a much-loved community organisation, committed to sharing the art, culture and history of Tairāwhiti through exhibitions, collections, events and educational programmes.

 We are looking for a motivated and inspiring Pouako Matua Education Team Leader to join our team.

The successful applicant will lead the museum’s education team in developing, promoting, and delivering innovative, interactive programmes as part of the museum’s Enriching Local Curriculum (ELC) contract with the Ministry of Education.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A university degree or post-graduate degree or diploma in Education, Māori Studies, Art, History or other relevant field of study.
• A minimum of two years teaching experience in a school, museum or similar environment, preferably with a focus on toi Māori, art, or social sciences.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori with a good understanding of Tikanga Māori.
• Leadership skills and experience, with staff management experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and reasoning skills, including report writing experience.
• An interest in innovative and collaborative museum-based learning opportunities, including digital learning.
• A strong, positive attitude with a focus on solutions and innovation.
• The ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
• A demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• A strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum, Key Competencies and modern learning practices.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with programme partners and stakeholders.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Applications close 5pm Friday 02 May 2025

If you are interested in this position, please submit the Tairawhiti Museum Application Form along with a covering letter and curriculum vitae, to the Director’s email, or by post to PO Box 716, Gisborne 4040, or drop it off at the museum reception.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have read the Education Team Leader Position Description (PD) 2025 for this role.

Contact Tapunga Nepe, Director Kaiwhakahaere for more information at TNepe@tairawhitimuseum.org.nz or on 06 8673832.

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Kaiwhakahiato Collection Manager 

Tairāwhiti Museum is a much-loved community organisation, committed to sharing the art, culture and history of Tairāwhiti through exhibitions, collections, events and educational programmes.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Kaiwhakahiato Collection Manager to join our team.

The successful applicant will lead in the development, management and care of the Tairāwhiti regional collection of objects, art, taonga Māori, archives and photographs and ensure the museum delivers high standards in documentation, storage, loans and conservation. This role may require supervision of contract staff, interns and volunteers.

This role is pivotal to supporting the delivery of the museum’s public-facing services (exhibitions, education programmes, research, online access) with the intent of increasing access to, and enjoyment of the museum collection.

To fulfil the requirements of this role we are looking for a self-directed, motivated and flexible team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Substantial experience of working within a museum or art gallery in a collections focused role
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in applying appropriate standards in the care and management of museum collections
• A demonstrated commitment to facilitating and encouraging public access to collections and providing excellent customer service
• Experience and knowledge of working with collections management systems and a high level of general computer literacy
• Knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori, and a clear understanding of the principles and practice of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi as they apply to museums
• A highly professional manner with excellent written, verbal, analytical and reasoning skills
• Leadership skills and experience, with excellent facilitation skills and the ability to bring people together and develop positive relationships
• A proven capacity for effective and positive communication, with strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, with highly organised work and time-management practices, attention to detail and strong multi-tasking skills
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and develop and maintain relationships with museum stakeholders and communities
• Experience in project management, including an understanding of time and resource planning and monitoring
• An interest in and understanding of regional social history collections
• A mature approach, discretion, sensitivity and sound judgement

This is a permanent, full time (37.5) position.

Applications close 5pm Friday 02 May 2025

If you are interested in this position, please submit the Tairawhiti Museum Application Form – Collection Manager 2025, along with a covering letter and curriculum vitae, to the Director’s email, or by post to PO Box 716, Gisborne 4040, or drop it off at the museum reception.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have read the Collection Manager Position Description_2025 for this role.

Contact Tapunga Nepe, Director Kaiwhakahaere for more information at TNepe@tairawhitimuseum.org.nz or on 06 8673832