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:
This is a permanent, full-time position.
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.
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:
This is a permanent, full time (37.5) position.
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
We welcome ideas for new projects and exhibitions so if you have something in mind, please get in touch – we would love to hear from you!