Advertising, Media, Arts & Entertainment,Program & Project Management
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
We are seeking an experienced and creative Public Programming Specialist to join our Public Programmes team within our Audience Engagement Directorate.
In this role, you will develop, deliver and evaluate innovative public programmes that connect diverse audiences with Auckland Museum's exhibitions, collections, taonga, stories and contemporary ideas. Working across a diverse portfolio of onsite, offsite and online experiences, you'll contribute to everything from major ticketed events and festivals to community-led activations, cultural celebrations, talks, performances and whānau programming.
Combining creative programme development with strong project delivery skills, you will build trusted relationships across community, cultural and professional networks, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and deliver engaging programmes that attract visitors and deepen audience engagement.
The Museum delivers approximately 65 public programmes and activations annually, engaging more than 50,000 people through cultural events, live performances, festival projects, talks, Kaupapa Māori programming, Pacific activations, and children and whānau-focused experiences. Guided by He Korahi Māori, Teu le Vā and the principles of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and mana whenua, our programmes celebrate the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau. A key focus of the role is contributing to our Pacific and Māori programming streams through the development of authentic public programmes that uplift community voices, increase cultural visibility and representation, and create meaningful audience experiences.
We're looking for someone with hands-on public programming and producorial experience, comprehensive cultural competency/knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality programmes on time and within budget. Flexibility to work across weekends, evenings and holidays is also a key requirement of this position.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering successful public programmes and events
Strong producorial expertise and relationship management skills
Experience working with and engaging diverse communities
Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working with Māori and Pacific communities
Confidence speaking Te Reo Māori and or a Pacific Language
Proven experience delivering end-to-end programmes, events or activations within the GLAM, arts, culture, heritage or community sectors
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
Experience building partnerships and collaborating with artists, performers, cultural practitioners, community groups and stakeholders
Comprehensive cultural knowledge and a collaborative creative practice
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver successful outcomes within budget and timelines
A diverse range of skills, perspectives and experiences to the Public Programmes team, making a meaningful and lasting contribution to the Museum and the audiences and communities we serve
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Availability to purchase additional annual leave
An award-winning wellbeing programme including free membership with Boost app and My Everyday 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
Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!
Closing Date: 28th September, 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 Māori strategies.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a significant New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
