- Do you want to work in a thriving creative arts environment?
- Based at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke and Papakura Art Gallery
- Vibrant Casual Gallery Assistant role, with strong arts and community focus
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We are seeking a casual Gallery Assistant to assist with the day to day running of our arts venues across the Manurewa/Papakura Local boards, facilitating high-quality programmes and exhibitions with a strong community focus.
A key component of this role is to provide outstanding customer service and to liaise with the general public, community organisations, artists, and contractors. You will contribute to the operations of the venues, support exhibition installations and openings, and deliver engaging public programmes.
He kōrero mōu: About you
To be successful, you will have a strong understanding of the visual arts and enjoy working in a gallery environment and have experience in event delivery. The role also requires confidence and experience in a front-line and coordination position of an arts and culture facility. Your organisational and administrative skills will impress!
The role calls for a positive outlook, excellent people skills, experience working with a wide range of people and being able to deliver outstanding customer service with a 'can-do' attitude.
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders.
Our mission is to foster creativity, celebrate cultural heritage, and provide a welcoming space for all and you’ll be working in two of Auckland Council's unique arts and culture centres:
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke, is a beautiful heritage arts building nestled in David Nathan Park in Manurewa. We pride ourselves on being a vibrant hub for the community, offering a diverse range of services including venue hire, events, holiday programmes, exhibitions, and workshops.
The other is Papakura Art Gallery, situated in a refurbished fire station in Papakura which hosts a diverse programme of quality contemporary art exhibitions, featuring a range of art forms by local, national and international artists - both emerging and established. The focus of the gallery is to support the enrichment of local culture and community development. Through projects and events connected to exhibitions the gallery's communities are exposed to creative practice through direct engagement.
If you would like to contribute to your community by sharing your passion and encouraging access to arts and cultural experiences, and this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, then this is the role for you.
We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.
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Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close: Sunday 31st August at 11.59PM
Salary range: $60 - 66K
To view full position description: Please click this link.
Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and drug testing prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.
This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.