Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas
Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.
Job Description
Mō te tūranga | About the role
This role is responsible for:
The delivery of high quality, efficient and compliant governance operations across the Museum. The role acts as Trust Board Secretary, supports the Chief Executive and Board Chair, and ensures Board and Committee processes, documentation and statutory reporting meet legal and governance standards.
Provides expert governance advice, maintains the Board and Committee forward work programme, leads policy and compliance registers, coordinates the Museum’s risk management framework, and oversees Privacy and LGOIMA responsibilities
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
Extensive experience in providing governance support to Boards, ideally including Board Secretariat responsibilities
Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and compliance obligations
Experience coordinating risk management and statutory reporting
High quality drafting skills for governance papers, minutes and briefs
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Flexible work arrangements to enhance your work and home life.
Availability to purchase additional annual leave
An award-winning wellbeing programme including free membership with Boost app and Myeveryday wellbeing.
An active social club which is part of the fabric of Museum life
Life insurance from your first day and discounted Health Insurance
Free museum membership and other staff discounts
Discounted onsite parking
Accredited by Rainbow tick
Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!
Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2026. We may commence interviews prior to the closing date of the advert.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Please view the position description here or select the apply button to view if on the seek platform.
Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Maori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits such as flexible work and leave and an award-winning wellbeing programme.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
He Oranga Tangata ka ao
Enriching lives. Inspiring discoveries
