Auckland Heritage Properties Lead - Ref 242

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Full-time, based in Auckland

Are you passionate about Aotearoa New Zealand's historic sites?

Do you love the unique stories that our heritage places tell?

If you are an effective manager, inspiring leader, and enthusiastic about working in a visitor-focused environment, this rare and important role working with Aotearoa New Zealand's heritage is for you!

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT) is New Zealand's lead agency for heritage conservation and promotion, and heritage property management. The Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland property cluster includes Highwic, Alberton, Ewelme and Ruatuna within the wider HNZPT property portfolio.  .

As the Auckland Heritage Properties Lead you will be responsible for the day-to-day conservation and management of these significant heritage places, their collections, and team of passionate staff and volunteers - as well as working within the wider national HNZPT team.

You will be responsible for property maintenance and manage the team to provide an exceptional visitor experiences, as well as liaising with partners and stakeholders. Budget management and organising events are key aspects of the position as well as increasing visitor engagement including education opportunities and revenue generation.

We are seeking a dynamic person, strong in leadership and team coordination. Excellent interpersonal skills and a love of the historic environment are crucial along with an ability to network, recognise new opportunities and manage complex situations.

A tertiary qualification and/or demonstrable experience in a relevant field such as architecture, heritage, museums, cultural management, and/or tourism is required.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 5 May 2024.

How to apply

For more information about the role and how to apply, please refer to our website:  https://www.heritage.org.nz/about/careers