ASSISTANT CURATOR

Te Uru is seeking an emerging curator who is passionate about contemporary art and committed to Aotearoa’s bicultural principles. The role involves supporting the Director and Curator to deliver an ambitious exhibition programme that includes regional, national, and international projects. This includes overseeing exhibitions, public programmes, workshops, and publications.

The position is ideal for someone interested in growing their curatorial skills in a dynamic team setting, with a focus on local contexts and international perspectives.

The successful candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Commitment to furthering the principles of biculturalism in Aotearoa.
• Experience working within the Art Sector, working alongside artists.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with people from a wide range of cultures and practices that reflect Aotearoa’s changing demographics and context within the Moana region.
• Experience and strength in all aspects of arts administration.
• A strong awareness of developments in contemporary art, locally, nationally and internationally.
• Communication skills and experience writing text for a variety of contexts.
• A bachelor’s degree in fine art, curatorial studies or art history. Post graduate level study is preferred.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to contribute to the development of Te Uru’s dynamic exhibition programme.

How to Apply

For a full position description, please email: Emmy Seccombe (Business Manager), emmy@teuru.org.nz

Applications containing an attached Cover Letter and CV should be emailed to Emmy Seccombe (Business Manager), emmy@teuru.org.nz