Tauawhi Kura Toihoukura
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The Tauawhi Kura Toihoukura is a permanent part time 0.6 FTE role to support the day-to-day operations of Toihoukura, School of Māori Visual Arts. This role ensures the smooth functioning of kura spaces, gallery, exhibitions, events, and facilities, fostering kaupapa Māori and enhancing the ākonga experience.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $64,717 and $80,896 (Full Time Equivalent), dependent on skills and experience.
This position is based at our Tairāwhiti Campus, reporting to the Head of School, IDEA School and Toihoukura, and will be responsible for:
- Managing gallery operations, exhibitions, and art handling.
- Coordinating wānanga and supporting teaching integration.
- Maintaining resources, inventory, and compliance with health and safety.
- Providing manaakitanga to manuhiri and supporting community engagement.
- Documenting events and exhibitions for archival and marketing purposes.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Facilities or gallery management experience in a cultural or toi Māori environment (essential).
- Previous experience working in Toi Māori and/or mātauranga Māori settings (essential).
- Strong communication, organisation, and administration skills (essential).
- Experience planning and coordinating exhibitions, events, and wānanga (essential).
- Knowledge of kaupapa Māori and tikanga Māori (essential).
- Sound computer literacy and understanding of safe work practices.
- Desirable: Relevant Toi Māori qualification, OSH training, First Aid Certificate.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō mātou | About us
EIT | Te Pūkenga is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
