Digital Experience Manager

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Job Details

Posted: 31/08/2023
Closing Date: 27/09/2023
Salary: $130,000.00 – $140,000.00
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Auckland
Job Category: Information Communication & Technology

About Auckland Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum is a cherished cultural and heritage institution that plays a central role in Auckland’s identity. We are dedicated to the exceptional management of our world-class collections and the creation of engaging content through our galleries, exhibitions, events, educational programs, and our dedicated staff. We share stories of people, lands, and seas, serving as Auckland’s home of commemoration, the country’s oldest research institution, and a significant tourist destination.

Job Description

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for delivering captivating digital experiences tailored to diverse audiences? Can you envision yourself contributing to the digital evolution of one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic cultural institutions? Are you a collaborator and a leader? Do you possess the experience needed to deliver digital excellence on-site, online, and beyond our walls? If this sounds like you, you might have just discovered your dream job.

As the Digital Experience Manager, reporting directly to the Head of Department, your responsibilities include:

Creating Engaging Digital Experiences

Developing visitor and audience-facing digital experiences both on-site and online.

Realizing Digital Ambitions

Playing a pivotal role in achieving the Museum’s digital ambitions, connecting with diverse audiences locally and globally. This includes touch screen interactives, immersive experiences, emerging technologies, e-commerce, and more.

Technology Leadership

Contributing to planning, resourcing, budgeting, and prioritization within the Technology Leadership team. You will be accountable for realizing digital outcomes across the Museum.

Collaboration and Management

Partnering closely with internal teams and overseeing various external partners to ensure our digital experiences are standardized, portable, operationally efficient, and audience-focused.

Desired Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates who bring:

Digital Expertise: A background in digital delivery.
Innovative Mindset: An ambitious, digitally native leader with a creative flair for technology.
Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing stakeholders and a passion for culture.
Content Management: Experience with modern content management platforms and related ecosystems is beneficial.

Benefits

At Auckland Museum, we believe in Whanaungatanga (a sense of belonging) and Kaitiakitanga. We care for and support our people’s well-being and development. Some of the benefits we offer include:

Flexible work arrangements for a better work-life balance.
Option to purchase additional annual leave.
Wellbeing program with free Boost membership for product and service discounts.
Active social club integral to Museum life.
Life insurance from day one.
Income protection insurance after two years of service.
Learning and development opportunities to advance your career.

Application Details

To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand. For the full position description, please click here.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a New Zealand organization committed to sharing our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.

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