Curator

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Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is one of the most significant institutions within Aotearoa New Zealand's network of galleries and museums, widely regarded for its innovative and engaging exhibition programme and award-winning publications. We are seeking a new curator to join our team.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Reporting directly to the lead curator, the successful candidate will research, develop and deliver innovative and critically engaged exhibitions that connect with current national and international ideas and practices in art and contemporary culture and have strong audience appeal.

The curator will work within a highly experienced and professional curatorial team and with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that Christchurch Art Gallery is positioned at the leading edge of audience-oriented interpretation, curatorial practice and collection development.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

The successful candidate will enjoy working closely and collaboratively with artists and be well-connected across the national visual arts sector. You will bring to the role a real energy and a motivation to explore new directions in curatorial practice.

You’ll hold a relevant tertiary qualification and be able to demonstrate expertise in your field of interest, including a developing track record of high quality exhibitions, spoken presentations and engaging and accessible art writing for publication. You’ll be able to share ideas about art and exhibitions with enthusiasm and expertise, connecting with a variety of audiences, including Māori and Pacific and youth.

We are pleased to invite applications for this key gallery position from self-motivated candidates who have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a highly productive team environment.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

• Hours of work - Fulltime Permanent Position
• Location - This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
• Salary - Will be negotiated with the successful applicant - starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 6th July 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.