Gallery Photographer

Opened in November 2024 after an extensive redevelopment Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery occupies a unique position as one of New Zealand’s largest regional arts institutions. Located within historic Pukenamu Queen's Park, at the heart of Whanganui city, the gallery has a nationally significant collection, iconic building, diverse exhibitions and is the home of the renowned Tylee artist residency programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery following the highly acclaimed opening of the redeveloped gallery. You will complete the establishment of the new spacious photography studio while working in a constantly evolving creative space with artists, photographers, galleries, and the public. This is a pivotal role supplying high quality images of the collection and programmes while contributing to publications, marketing collateral, and maintaining the gallery's highly respected profile.

Proven experience in shooting photographic studio work, portraiture and event images, proficiency with specialist digital image editing software, and knowledge of photographic equipment and lighting. You will also maintain image file management systems, display excellent interpersonal skills and be a good team player, pay high level of accuracy and attention to detail, use Microsoft Office, and hold a current NZ driver’s licence.

You will have :

• A broad range of proven experience in digital photography including studio, portraiture and events;
• Proficiency using specialist digital image editing software;
• Knowledge of photographic equipment and lighting;
• Experience with image file management;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be a good team player;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and
• A current NZ driver's license.

Previous experience with art and object handling in a gallery or museum environment, knowledge of analogue photography processes, and a photography qualification would be advantageous. Note that this position demands a requisite level of physical fitness.

This is a part-time role of 32 hours per week.

How to apply

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Enquiries can be made to Jennifer Taylor, Curator of Collections (Please do not send applications to this address).

Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025.

Only applications submitted via Whanganui District Council's careers page will be accepted.

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