Curator Heritage Facilities Kaiārahi Whare Taonga

• 32 hours per week, preferably over 5 days

• Rā Oranga Wellness days + ongoing professional development opportunities.

• $68-75,000 per annum + generous leave provisions + staff discounts

 Whiria te tāngata - Weave the people together

Kō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nelson is renowned for its extraordinary depth and diversity of arts and heritage activities. We have a great opportunity for an experienced Curator to join our friendly Arts & Heritage team.

In this role, you’ll develop and deliver displays, exhibitions, events and programmes for Broadgreen House and Isel House to enhance visitor experience and embrace the Pou Kōrero of Taonga Tuku Iho Heritage Strategy. You will also ensure that the heritage houses, and associated activities, are well managed and that positive relationships are maintained with volunteers and volunteer groups.

Based mainly at Broadgreen House (as well as Isel House and Founders Heritage Park and occasionally Civic House), you will need to have your own transport to travel between these locations.

Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu| About you

To be successful in the role, the preferred skills, experience, and knowledge includes:

• Experience with managing museum collection items and creating visitor-attracting displays and exhibitions.
• Experience in creating and enhancing visitor experience and providing quality customer service.
• Experience in managing museum buildings and associated venue management.
• Strong organisation, planning and decision-making skills, proven ability to work effectively unsupervised.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, volunteer management experience is desirable
• Experience in project management, coordinating contractors, and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to the acquisition, documentation and use of collections including Treaty of Waitangi, Museum Aotearoa Code of Ethics, Copyright Act
• Relevant tertiary qualification in museum studies or similar is desirable
• Current full drivers’ license

Ko ngā painga mōu | What we offer

At Nelson City Council we believe that taking care of Nelson starts with taking care of our people.  That means a focus on learning and development, hybrid and flexible working options to support a sustainable work-life balance and a chance to enjoy the great lifestyle on offer in the Nelson region.

Our organisation filled with supportive people who love this beautiful city of ours. We have amazing weather and a gorgeous natural environment. It’s a great place for all ages.

Applications close: Thursday 27th June 2024

Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For more information please contact: Jane Doogue, acting Team Leader, Arts and Heritage on (03) 5460200.

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