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Intern | Pia Nahanaha Taonga, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington20 open roles

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Job Description

  • Are you interested in the visual arts and have the ability to think creatively?
  • Do you have a degree (preferably Honours or above) in Art History or a related discipline?
  • Have you got working knowledge of art galleries and a strong interest in the work they undertake?

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for the eighth Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery Internship, to start in early 2027. This internship enables a recent graduate, postgraduate student or early-career art professional to work with the Gallery to develop research skills and knowledge relating to collection management, curatorial practice, exhibition making, communications and public programming through their involvement in the planning and delivery of aspects of the Gallery’s work.

The internship is a paid part-time, fixed-term position. The total duration of the internship is 400 hours. Although the timeframe for the internship is flexible, ideally the successful applicant will be available between February and August 2027.

The successful applicant will establish their work plan with Gallery staff. They will be based in Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery’s office on Kelburn Campus, working alongside the team on a range of projects, with opportunities to undertake self-directed research as well as a range of activities typical of the Gallery’s workflow.

Key responsibilities:

The Internship workplan will be designed to build their experience across a range of gallery activities.

This is likely to entail:

  • Research on collection items/archival material to support knowledge of and access to Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection and Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery Research Room.
  • Research towards public programmes, such as talks, seminars, screenings, performances or other related events.
  • Liaison with artists, their representatives, other organisations, and professional colleagues.
  • Other activities related to the day-to-day work of Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, with the aim of learning about the full range of work that contributes to a busy public art gallery (these will include handling artworks, working with collection management systems, administrative tasks, attending meetings, public speaking, etc.).

Ō pūmanawa – About you

You will have strong interest in contemporary art practice and the mechanisms which go into running a gallery. You will be looking for a learning opportunity and be interested in working with the Adam Art Gallery team to develop research skills and knowledge relating to collection management, curatorial practice, exhibition making, communications and public programming as an introduction to working within the art gallery sector.

Key requirements:

  • A degree in Art History, preferably Honours or above. Other disciplines, including Fine Arts, Museum & Heritage Studies, Cultural and Visual Studies, will be considered.
  • Demonstrated interest in the visual arts and ability to think creatively.
  • A working knowledge of art galleries and a strong interest in the work they undertake.
  • Good communication skills. The applicant must be able to research and write to publication standard. They must also be confident speakers in group and public situations.
  • Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 11 November 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Hanahiva Rose, Kaiwhakarākei Curator, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery ([email protected]).

How to apply: Applicants with relevant qualifications and/or experience should apply for this role directly on our career's page and not via email, providing a CV and a letter outlining what you would bring to the role and your areas of interest and expertise. These should align with the vision and values of the Gallery (www.adamartgallery.nz/about/vision-values).

Shortlisted interview candidates will be invited to respond to a list of potential projects, identifying what interests them about the range of work the gallery undertakes and what specific skills and areas of focus they would offer.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit: www.adamartgallery.nz/about/opportunities. Further information including our vision, values, exhibition history and information about Ngā Puhipuhi o Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection can be found here: www.adamartgallery.nz.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery is the purpose-built public art gallery of Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.

The gallery is a forum for research, dialogue and critical thinking across media, disciplines, cultures and contexts. Since its establishment in 1999, the gallery has presented a highly-regarded programme of exhibitions, events and publications for staff and students of the University and the wider public.

We are a University-wide resource where different disciplines meet; a platform where audiences come together, in a striking building that responds to the topography of our Kelburn campus location in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, the capital of Aotearoa New Zealand.

We pride ourselves on supporting artists to develop ambitious new projects and on our curated exhibitions that offer new, timely, and critical insights into art and its histories. We believe in art’s potential to mirror, reflect, and act on the issues and concerns that galvanise society in all its complexity and dissension. We seek to engage with art to deepen understanding, expand knowledge, and create powerful experiences.

About Us

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

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