Head of Curatorial and Collections - Natural History
Core
Strategic leadership for natural history collections, research, and interpretation at a national museum, focusing on community engagement and bicultural practice.
Role type
Senior leadership (Head of Curatorial and Collections)
Builds
Natural history collections, research programs, exhibitions, and public engagement initiatives
Domain
Museums, Natural History, Cultural Heritage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, collections stewardship, partnership building, risk management, bicultural practice integration
Preferred skills
Knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori, postgraduate qualification in relevant field
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for natural history collections and research, lead and develop a team of curators and researchers, embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities in strategy and practice, foster innovation in curatorial practice, ensure collections contribute to exhibitions and digital channels, build partnerships with iwi and research organizations, provide leadership for the new Biodiversity Research Centre, manage strategic and operational risks
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership