Community Services and Development, Voluntary, Charity & Social WorkAuckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seasAuckland 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, exhibitions, 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.Contract Period: 11/10/2024 - 31/10/2024Location: AucklandJob Description:Tamaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is proud to have a robust Pacific dimension and is working to build on this to ensure our Pacific collections and communities are embraced, centred and celebrated. The Museum's Pacific Advisory Group (PAG) assists the Museum in strengthening this Pacific dimension, alongside the Museum's Pacific framework entitled Teu Le Va, and Maori framework He Korahi Maori. Currently, the Museum is following a five-year Pacific plan (2024 - 2029) called the Matafatafa Aho (a new Dawn). The aim is to contribute to three main Pacific impacts over the five years, which are:The Museum is a place where Pacific peoples feel Connected and Valued, and the Museum contributes to Thriving Pasifika Cultures and Peoples, as well as a Sustainably Resilient Pasifika.The Pacific Advisory Group (PAG) is now open to receiving expressions of interest for four new members, one of which is a Youth (aged 18 - 25) position. The group meets bi-monthly in-person on site at Auckland Museum, and members are committed to attending at least 70% of these meetings.Desired Skills and Experience:Be of Pacific descent and based in AucklandHave a good knowledge of and connection to Pacific communitiesBe actively involved with at least one Pacific community (e.g., knowledge holder, leader, liaison, orator, etc.)Understand and support diverse Pacific cultures and communitiesHave experience with governance, or leadership, or advisory rolesUnderstand the Museum's Teu Le Va framework and Matafatafa Aho planHave solid skills or expertise in a particular field of work or studyPlease fill in the online application Google form and attach your CV with your one-page cover letter:Closing Date: 1.00pm Thursday 31st October 2024You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. 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.
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