Title:  New Zealand Maritime Museum Assistant

Date:  1 Sept 2026
Location: 

Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Description: 

 

 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

 

 

New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa is a treasured part of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and an anchor of Auckland’s vibrant waterfront. We share the stories that have shaped Aotearoa’s maritime heritage and welcome visitors from across Aotearoa and the world. 

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused casual Museum Assistant to help us deliver high-quality visitor experiences and make the Museum an accessible, welcoming place for all. This is a hands-on, multi-tasking role working in a flexible and supportive team environment. 

 

In this position you will contribute to the Museum’s daily frontline operations, from greeting visitors and supporting ticketing, to assisting with retail, events, public programmes, and administration. Every day brings something different, and you will play an important part in creating memorable experiences for our diverse audiences. 

 

To read the full position description, click here: Museum Assistant 

 

 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

 

 

You will bring a warm, confident presence and genuine commitment to outstanding customer service. You enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, can keep calm under pressure, and thrive in a busy visitor-facing environment. 

 

You will also be a strong communicator, a problem-solver, and someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative, supportive team. Experience in customer service, tourism, heritage, retail, or hospitality is highly valued. 

 

To guide you further, our ngā whakaritenga (job requirements) are:  

 

  • Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and evenings. 

  • Satisfactory police vetting and working with children checks. 

  • Experience handling cash is an advantage. 

  • Experience working with children or delivering activities is desirable. 

 

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer 

 

 

We offer a supportive, fun team environment working at a unique waterfront work location.  This is an excellent chance to develop skills and explore future opportunities within the wider Auckland Council group.

An array of discounts and exclusive partnership benefits as part of the Tātaki Auckland Unlimited whānau:Employee Benefits Snapshot 

 

 

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply  

 

 

  • Please provide a bespoke cover letter 

  • No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date 

  • You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role. 

  • Applications close: 15 September 2026 at 11.59pm 

  • Salary range: $29.90/h 

 

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews and advertisement may be concluded prior to the closing date. We encourage early applications.

 
 

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency. It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through events, experiences and taonga (treasures). Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland’s reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong. TAU is a proud Auckland Council-controlled organisation.

 

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

He kōrero mō Tātaki: About Tātaki

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.

Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place. 

Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.