Manutaki, Te Pātaka Toi | Director, Adam Art Gallery

• Do you have a postgraduate degree in Art History, Museum Studies or a related field?
• Are you interested in working as part of Te Pātaka Toi - Adam Art Gallery as a Manutaki - Director?
• Have you got extensive expertise in New Zealand visual art and have a solid grasp of international art?

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 a Manutaki, Te Pātaka Toi - Director, Adam Art Gallery on a permanent, full-time contract who will provide vision and leadership of Te Pātaka Toi - Adam Art Gallery. The Gallery plays a vital role in shaping the cultural identity of the University, forging strong connections with our Faculties and Schools, and serving as a crucial bridge to the wider community.

This role provides a unique opportunity to promote an appreciation and understanding of the creative arts in a university context. As Manutaki - Director you will oversee the delivery of innovative and stimulating exhibitions and a dynamic and engaged public programme which is accessible, challenging and respected.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

As a leader, you have an empowering approach that sustains and enhances the Gallery’s positive professional team. Your communication skills, both oral and written, are of high calibre. Furthermore, your experience in relationship management underscores your ability to cultivate and maintain strategic stakeholder engagement and professional networks.

Key requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Art History, Museum Studies or a related field.
• Extensive expertise in New Zealand visual art and a solid grasp of international art.
• Proven record of success in all facets of gallery or museum practice and management.
• Strong commitment to the development of Te Reo.

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

You will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering innovative and stimulating exhibitions.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Close Date for Vacancy: 06 October 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Amanda Fraser, Acting Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations (Amanda.fraser@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Manutaki, Te Pātaka Toi | Director, Adam Art Gallery, #1932). 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.