• Join a high performing and dedicated team of Art Gallery professionals.
  • Lead the Exhibitions and Collections Team at the largest art institution in Te Waiponamu.
  • Plan and organise the delivery of the Team’s work across collection care and exhibition delivery
E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Otautahi.

Do you love art collections and are you committed to their ongoing care and display for the public? Is planning, organising, and delivering multiple workstreams your professional happy place? Could you imagine the next step in your career being the leader of a team at the largest art institution in Te Waipounamu, and home to one of the most important public art collections in Aotearoa? If the answer to those questions is 'Yes' then apply now to become our Team Leader - Exhibitions and Collections.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Reporting to the Audience and Programmes Manager, you would be:
Leading our exceptional Exhibitions and Collections Team, who work across exhibition design and installation, registration and collection management, conservation and our research library and archive;
Overseeing the planning, organisation and delivery of all the Team's work in relation to the Gallery's exhibition programme and collection care workstreams
Managing the Team's budget; and
Ensuring that the Exhibitions and Collections Team is represented across, and works closely with, all other gallery teams including Projects, Curatorial, Learning and Audience Engagement and Visitor Services.

About you | Ko Koe Tenei

A Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or relevant experience to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge;
A minimum of five years' experience in an art gallery, museum or similar cultural organisation, with an emphasis on collection management and exhibition planning;
Experience of leading a team and managing its performance;
Demonstrable ability to budget, plan, manage and communicate complex workflows with input from multiple disciplines.

What's in it for you? I He aha nga hua ki a koe?

As a unit of Christchurch City Council, working for Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will benefit from:

Access to training programmes, workshops and development opportunities;
Flexible working arrangements;
Opportunities for collaboration with, and exposure to, wider areas of the Council; and
A variety of benefits for Council staff, from health schemes to retail discounts.
This role is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate. If you are ready for the challenge and keen to lead a motivated, experienced team passionate about art and culture, then apply today!

Additional Information | Ko etahi atu korero:

Hours: Full-time, permanent position
Salary: The salary range for this role is approximately $111,553 to $123,948 per annum depending on the agreement and successful candidate's skills and experience
Location: Primarily based at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, 312 Montreal Street
Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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07/08/2024

Emma Gray

[email protected]

021363856

Full Time
Christchurch
Overseas
$111,553 to $123,948 (NZ Doller)
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