Gallery & Museum Educator
Job No:
ADC49
Location:
Ashburton
- Engage our schools and communities with our collections & exhibitions
- Be part of a thriving organisation determined to raise the bar.
- Full time permanent role in a high performing team
What the job involves
This fulltime permanent role will allow you to develop and deliver high quality and innovative education programmes and learning experiences that align with the Aotearoa New Zealand curriculum and that engage our schools and communities with the Gallery and Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Working with schools, groups and our growing community, you’ll bring our local history and art exhibitions alive and ignite life-long learning. You will embed the inclusion of te reo and te ao Māori in the delivery of sessions to support learner’s development and expression of their national identity.
View the position description for more information (click here)
Who are we looking for?
With a tertiary qualification in Education, History, Fine Art, Mātauranga Māori, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or at least three years of relevant work experience, you will be passionate about delivering education programmes within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector. You will have a sound understanding of the Aotearoa New Zealand curriculum and be able to apply this to Galleries & Museums. You’ll be joining a high performing team so the ability to work well with others is a must.
What we can offer you
This position is guaranteed to provide you with a variety of work, based within a supportive team who are dedicated to the success of our organisation. We promote participatory gallery & museum practices which look to increase community engagement.
Benefits of being part of our team include:
- Professional development opportunities
- Annual performance and remuneration reviews
- Health benefits
- Service recognition benefits
- Birthday leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Sociable & family friendly work environment.
For more benefits available, click here.
A bit about us
Ashburton District Council is proud to provide our community and visitors the opportunity to delve into our district’s past and promote the creative energy of our artists in a purpose built facility. Our Art Gallery & Museum team are part of Council’s diverse and passionate workforce who are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community.
We don’t believe there should be any reason stopping you from applying for this role, but if you are still a bit hesitant why not watch our recruitment video to see what Ashburton District Council can offer you!
For a confidential chat about the role please contact Katie Graham, Learning & Experience Lead, on 03 307 7896.
If this sounds like your ideal role we would love to hear from you. Application close midnight, Sunday 15 June 2025.