Curatorial Coordinator

Te tūranga | The role

Wheako Pōneke Experience Wellington is seeking a highly organised and motivated Curatorial Coordinator to join our City Gallery Wellington & Content directorate.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside curators, programmers, artists and cultural practitioners, supporting the development and delivery of ambitious exhibitions, publications, public programmes and events. The role provides a valuable pathway into curatorial and content practice while offering broad exposure to the inner workings of a dynamic contemporary arts organisation

You will provide research, editing, writing and translation support across a range of exciting initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard, while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Content directorate.

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako | The essential skills and experience for the role

• Experience researching artists, artworks, social history or cultural content
• Strong writing, editing and copy-editing skills for curatorial texts, digital content and publications
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to support curators, programmes, events and busy project teams
• Understanding of tikanga Māori, te ao Māori and the importance of bringing a Māori dimension to public experiences
• Ability to support Te Reo Māori translation processes and work respectfully with external translators

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

At Wheako Pōneke Experience we lead Wellington in remarkable experiences. We offer incredible audience experiences across our six sites: Te Whare Toi City Gallery Wellington, Nōku Te Ao Capital E, Te Waka Huia o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Wellington Museum, Te Ara Whanui ki te Rangi Space Place, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support tāngata whenua as kaitiaki.

Wheako Pōneke Experience Wellington embraces flexible working and offers generous leave provisions, including 5 weeks annual leave for all permanent kaimahi.

If you want to work with like-minded community builders, passionate about art and culture, we would love to hear from you.  To join our team, please submit your CV, a cover letter and complete our online application form for our consideration.  For further information on the role please contact [email protected].

Applications close 1 September 2026. Applications will be shortlisted as they come in.

Applicants for this position must be eligible to work in New Zealand with NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa. For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa visit www.immigration.govt.nz