Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery works with artists and our communities to grow creativity within Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay, and to explore the role of arts and culture in the world we live in. The Gallery, which opened in the 1970s, presents a lively programme of local, national, and international contemporary art.
The purpose of this position is in the development and delivery of a dynamic series of high-quality art education programmes. Reporting to Hastings Art Gallery’s Manager Audience and Learning, the Educator will foster connections with schools, community groups, kaiako and ākonga within the region. The Educator maintains and seeks to increase the Gallery’s school visitation and participation in the ELC programme.
Ōu wheako – about you,
To be successful in this role you will have:
1. A degree qualification in fine arts, art history, education, museum studies or a related subject.
2. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to work in a public gallery environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of contemporary art and, in particular, Aotearoa New Zealand art and the work of New Zealand artists.
4. Knowledge of Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Curriculum and/or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and other key policy documents and resources.
Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?
Applications close: Sunday 2 February 2025
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