Exhibitions Programme Curator (1 Year Fixed-Term)

Overview

Posted Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at 9 : 00 am | Expires Sunday, 7 December 2025 at 8 : 59 am

Shape tomorrow in Rotorua : Your career starts here!

Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngāwha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today!

Kei ā koe te toki, kei ā koe te kuru, whaoa te anamata! You have the chisel, you have the mallet! Join us and carve the future today!

Role and Responsibilities

• 1 year fixed-term role pivotal in shaping the future of the Rotorua Museum by driving the development of long-term exhibitions and curating a dynamic programme of short-term and changing exhibitions.
• Work closely with iwi and hapū, artists, partners, and guest curators to bring to life authentic stories that celebrate the distinctive identity and bicultural heritage of Rotorua and Te Arawa.
• Craft and implement the Museum’s exhibition strategy; provide curatorial expertise and creative leadership as preparation for reopening.
• Engage in research and content development, storytelling and design to deliver exhibitions that inspire and engage diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with artists, local groups, and guest curators to co-develop exhibitions reflecting community vibrancy and elevating the Museum’s national profile.
• Oversee production of new works, manage budgets, timelines, and logistics, and foster partnerships with other museums and cultural institutions to extend outreach and impact.

Qualifications

About Rotorua Lakes Council and Bicultural Values

Rotorua is the cultural heart of the Te Arawa region, where 40% of our population identifies as Māori. Our bicultural foundation shapes our values, strengthens our relationships, and connects us with our community. At Rotorua Lakes Council, people come first. We empower our team to make a real difference, support their wellbeing and growth, and work together to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community. Our values guide us every day—Respectful, Helpful, Engaging, Inspiring, Innovative, and Bicultural.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about creating meaningful, community-driven exhibitions and ready to play a key role in the next chapter of Rotorua Museum’s story, we’d love to hear from you. Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to be a bicultural organisation and value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

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