Gallery Coordinator - Māngere Arts Centre (MAC)

•    Full-time role at Māori & Pacific arts hub
•    Deliver exhibitions & events that serve the local community
•    Work with artists, schools, and community groups

Kia ora koutou katoa,

The Māngere Community Hub is seeking a Gallery Co-ordinator to join our whānau. This is a permanent 40-hour full-time position working Monday-Friday, and some Saturdays for exhibition opening events and will be based at the Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area. 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The purpose of this role is to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the art centre with emphasis on public programming and the delivery of high-quality exhibitions and events, with a strong focus on the needs and priorities of the local board and local communities. 

The role supports a positive customer experience by working with the public, community groups, schools, artists, and contractors, while delivering exhibitions, events, and programmes, providing front-of-house and admin support, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

He kōrero mōu: About you

Our Hub team prides itself on providing exceptional, culturally responsive programmes and delivering outstanding customer service. Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku is the “home of Māori and Pacific visual and performing arts” in Auckland. If you have a passion for helping communities to prosper, are a team player, and possess experience and knowledge in art centre function and service, exhibition and event delivery, arts education and writing, and design and marketing, then you will thrive in this environment, and we welcome your interest. 

Fluency in a Pasifika language or Te Reo Māori is desirable but not essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer the opportunity to work in a vibrant arts centre that serves as the heart of the Māngere community and the chance to increase the scope of your work as you integrate into the hub whānau. You can check out our Facebook to get a sense of what to expect!

https://www.facebook.com/mangereartscentre/

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

To view a copy of the position description, click here.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

This role closes on Saturday 27th June 2026 at 11.59pm

We are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary starting at $60,216 per annum, depending upon experience. 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.