Join the team

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata gives us perspectives on ourselves and our place in the world and tells the stories of New Zealanders through the art of portraiture.

Our small team welcomes applications for vacancies from passionate individuals who are willing to pitch in wherever they are needed. 

 

 
 

Opportunities

Audience Engagement Coordinator

Are you passionate about the visual arts and dedicated to engaging audiences with creative and educational experiences? The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata is seeking a dynamic and motivated Audience Engagement Coordinator to contribute to our mission of enhancing appreciation for portraiture through engaging communications, events, and programmes.

Location: New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, Shed 11, 60 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Wellington
Type: Permanent, Part-time (30 hours per week)
Additional Hours: By mutual agreement, with time off in lieu.
Salary range: $61,500  - 66,500 FTE

Key Responsibilities:

  • Public Programmes: Design, plan, and deliver engaging events such as artist talks, workshops, and community activities. Work closely with artists, curators, and specialists to ensure our programmes meet diverse audience needs.

  • Education Facilitation: Build relationships with schools and develop educational materials that inspire both young learners and their families. Promote and facilitate school visits and educational activities.

  • Communications: Craft and execute strategies to increase engagement via social media, e-newsletters, and our website. Promote exhibitions and events across various platforms.

  • Retail Management: Oversee the Gallery shop, developing and promoting exhibition-related merchandise. Support front-of-house staff with customer service and ensure financial protocols are met.

  • Front of House Coordination: Manage staff rostering, recruitment, and training to ensure smooth daily operations of the Gallery.

  • Events Coordination: Organise and manage external hires for events, including liaising with clients, setting up, and ensuring the Gallery is maintained post-event.

About You:

  • Qualifications & Experience: A relevant tertiary qualification in Museum Studies, Fine Arts, Education, or Communications is preferred. Experience in audience engagement, arts marketing, arts management, education or public programmes is desired.

  • Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving, and a keen eye for detail. Proficiency with social media, content creation, and administrative tools is essential.

  • Cultural Knowledge: Knowledge of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori, and tikanga Māori is highly valued.

Personal Attributes:

  • A passion for the visual arts and audience engagement

  • Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and deliver high-quality educational and promotional content

  • A proactive, creative thinker who is confident in managing projects and working autonomously

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

Why Join Us?

As part of a small, dedicated team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the success and growth of the Gallery. This is a fantastic opportunity for an arts enthusiast who enjoys connecting with people and working in a vibrant cultural environment.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and passion to a growing cultural institution, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team that celebrates and promotes the power of visual storytelling.

Applications including a CV and cover letter should be emailed to admin@nzportraitgallery.org.nz with the subject line AEC application

Applications close Friday 17 January, 2025.

 

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