Head of Curatorial - Mātauranga Māori and Humanities
Core
Strategic leadership for curatorial practice in Mātauranga Māori and Humanities, leading collection development, research, and public engagement for Te Papa's collections.
Role type
Senior IC museum curator (strategic leadership)
Builds
World-class collections, exhibitions, and public engagement programs
Domain
Museum & Cultural Heritage
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, collection development, research and scholarship, community partnership building, risk management, change management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori, experience developing cultural capability
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for curatorial teams, lead collection development and research priorities, lead and support senior curators, embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities, foster innovation in curatorial practice, manage strategic and operational risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC