Part-time Gallery Assistant

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. We strengthen and enrich our communities through art and ideas. We offer inspiring art experiences that engage and challenge diverse audiences through our extensive collection of New Zealand art and international art, as well as presenting a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, public engagement and outreach activities.

We are looking for dynamic and outgoing individuals to work as Gallery Assistants in our Visitor Experience team. Gallery Assistants play a key role in providing interpretation of artworks to enrich the experience of our manuhiri, and to help facilitate the preventative care/ safety of artworks and exhibitions.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You must have proven experience in delivering excellent manaakitanga and have a strong interest in art. To succeed in this role, you will love sharing your enthusiasm for art with others, thrive on working as part of a team and enjoy the environment of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

To secure one of these highly sought-after roles you ideally:

• Have proven front line customer service experience or have relevant gallery/ museum experience.
• Have a strong interest in the arts or hold an art qualification / be studying towards an art qualification

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We have a Part Time variable position available. The role will start in late June/early July.

This Part Time position has fixed Friday-Saturday days (16 hours), with at least one additional day of availability required per week.

Please note that the Gallery operates 7 days a week and is regularly open for evening events as well as standard daytime hours. Availability on weekends and evenings is particularly desirable.

These roles are an opportunity for you to bring your passion for art and customer service experience to our unique and inspiring environment. Come be part of an exciting team making a difference to the community in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Position Description: Gallery Assistant

Pay rate: Living Wage

Close date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5th May 2024

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.

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position and will require pre-employment police vetting, drug and alcohol testing.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited 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 prior to commencing employment. The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.