Intern, Adam Art Gallery

• Are you a recent (post)graduate student or early-career art professional interested in Gallery work?
• Would you like to conduct research and prepare information for exhibitions?
• Are you a confident speaker with good communication skills?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for the sixth Te Pātaka Toi - Adam Art Gallery Internship. This internship enables a recent graduate, postgraduate student or early-career art professional to work with the Gallery to develop research skills and knowledge relating to collecting, curatorial practice, exhibition making, communications and public programming through their involvement in the planning and delivery of aspects of the Gallery’s work.

Key responsibilities:

A work plan will be developed with the successful applicant based on the specific aspect of the Gallery’s work best suited to the applicant’s interests and abilities. This is likely to entail:

• Research towards an exhibition and associated events that will be released in 2024/25 at the Adam Art Gallery.
• The preparation of writing about artists and artworks which will feed into our website and communications relating to an exhibition, wall texts, publications, etc.
• Research towards public programmes, such as talks, seminars, screenings, performances, or other related events.
• Liaison with artists, their representatives, other organisations, and professional colleagues.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will have an interest in exhibition making and the mechanisms which go into running a gallery and are looking for a learning opportunity. We are looking for someone who is interested in working with the Adam Art Gallery team to deliver its collecting, exhibition, public and publications programmes as an introduction to curatorial work within the art gallery sector.

Key Requirements:

• A degree in Art History, preferably Honours or above. Other relatable disciplines will be considered.
• An interest in and working knowledge of art galleries and a strong interest in the work they undertake.
• Good communication skills.
• Confident speaker in group and public situations.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to learn about the work that goes into putting exhibitions together and looking after an art collection. By joining the University’s community, you will be part of an organisation dedicated to strengthening New Zealand’s position in the global knowledge economy.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 27 May 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sophie Thorn (04 463 5504, sophie.thorn@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Intern, Adam Art Gallery, #1360). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.