This is a rare opportunity to join Te Papa's art curatorial team for a 4-5 month fixed term position to develop your curatorial skills in a supportive and progressive environment.You will work closely with others in the organisation to:Contribute to collection development and planning for the Historical Art Collection.Conduct research under the guidance of curatorial staff on specific projects which could include acquisitions, exhibitions, web content, and/or publications.Contribute to the research, development and delivery of upcoming exhibition projects.Support acquisitions and loans activities by liaising nationally and internationally, establishing and/or maintaining relationships with artists, museums, galleries, cultural organisations, dealers and private collectors.The ideal person for this position will have:A tertiary qualification (preferably post-graduate) in art history, fine arts, curatorial studies and/or museum studies.Outstanding oral and written communication skills.Strong research skills and attention to detail.Some experience working on exhibitions and/or writing about art in a gallery environment.A passion for art and working with collections.Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop a rapport with a wide range of people.Ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively as a member of the team.Aware of and sensitive towards tikanga Maori, particularly as it relates to taonga.Commitment to cross-cultural dialogues.Competent Windows and MS Office skills.Ability to plan and meet deadlines and report accurately on activities.The starting salary for this position will be between $67,669 - $80,357.
Offers will be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by the candidate and those required of the role, and internal relativities with other employees.Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.
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