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:
Karangahia te Pō
Karangahia te Ao
He tūranga hou kei Tāmaki Paenga Hira
We are looking for someone with fluency in te reo Māori to uplift the work that is before us. A person that is enthusiastic to support and lead spaces with the Toki Matarau team and the Taumata ā-Iwi.
The years ahead are full with opportunities and this role will embody manaakitanga. Duties include co-ordinating whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to ensure they enjoy their experiences with taonga, learnings and events within the walls of the Museum.
The purpose of this role is to support the direction of Tāmaki Paenga Hira on its journey on The Path to 2029 with all the work entailed in the years to come.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
Essential skills and experience for success in this important role:
Fluency in te reo Māori
Knowledge of the tikanga of many iwi across the motu
Proven experience of leading an institution or organisation in tikanga Māori
An understanding of the Iwi relationships in Tāmaki
Iwi networks (and on a practical level, knowing who in particular to contact when required)
Proven experience in facilitating capability uplift programmes
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: 15 November, 2026. We may invite strong candidates to interview prior to the closing date of the advert.
You must be currently eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this permanent position. Please view the position description here or select the apply button to view if on the seek platform. Starting salary guide: $94,000 to $97,000 per annum dependant on relevant experience.
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
