Pataka Public Programmes & Events Coordinator

Pataka Art + Museum is the cultural heart of Porirua City.The art gallery and museum showcases the best in Maori, Pacific, and contemporary New Zealand arts, and also features local and international artists.

The gallery is located in the recreational hub of the city, alongside the City Centre Library, Te Rauparaha Arena, with Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour nearby.

About the role You'll collaborate with curators, educators, artists, and our friendly front-of-house team to make sure every exhibition opening, community workshop and cultural celebration at Pataka runs smoothly — from planning through to pack-down.

You'll also be the key contact for venue hirers, ensuring every event hosted at Pataka — from performances to private functions — is well-organised, safe, and welcoming.

What you'll be doing working alongside the Curatorial and FOH teams to deliver inspiring public programmes and exhibition openings coordinating bookings and events for internal and external venue hirers building relationships with local artists, community groups and cultural organisations helping promote Pataka's programmes through social media and online channels supporting the logistics of events — from technical setup to health and safety keeping our spaces looking great and ensuring every visitor has a positive experience All about you You'll be someone who loves bringing people together, thrives on variety, and can juggle multiple projects with a smile.

You'll need to show us that you have : experience in delivering public programming and / or event management skills in event coordination and public programmes, ideally in an art gallery and museum context accurate and efficient administration skills an eye for detail, strong organisational skills, experience working with budgets enthusiasm, initiative, and great communication skills.

and a genuine passion for art, culture and community engagement