Puke Ariki Museum is Taranaki's regional multidisciplinary museum, and a storehouse for Maori taonga, and the place where the natural and lived environment of Taranaki, its heritage and stories, are shared.
Te aheinga - The opportunity The Museum, Puke Ariki Libraries and the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery-Len Lye Centre have recently aligned to deliver great Cultural Experiences, and we are seeking to appoint an energetic and experienced new Museum Manager to deliver on this potential.
As Manager this is your opportunity to contribute to the growth of revenue and in-kind support for museum operations. As a people leader you will empower a cohesive team culture, motivate and develop staff, and deepen relationships with communities, particularly Taranaki iwi, hapu and whanai.
Exciting elements of this role are to help shape the Cultural Experiences team's direction, cement the Museum's leadership in research, programming and community engagement, and grow the understanding of matauranga Maori and tikanga while respecting all cultures, and promoting lifelong learning.
You will come with a compelling vision for a contemporary museum and impactful cultural institution offering engaging exhibitions, public programs and services for diverse audiences and stakeholders, and prioritising mana whenua. Bringing demonstrable museum experience in leading passionate teams, you will ensure best practice collection and archive care, conservation and access.
He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki? With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!
Ou matou rourou - What we offer At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.
You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $127,341 and $137,245. We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.
Taranaki is a great place to live and work, with a rich culture and countless stories to tell. If you see yourself leading a museum of the future to uplift regional voices to national and international audiences, we want to hear from you.
Applications close on Sunday, 9 June 2024. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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