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Casual Gallery Assistant | Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki (Central Auckland, NZ, 1010) @ Auckland Council

Central Auckland, NZ, 1010OnsiteFull-time
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<ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Living wage $29.90 + holiday pay - Summer job sorted!</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Flexible roster - weekends, public holidays &amp; week day shifts</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Start Mid September 2026. Limited spots so apply now</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. We strengthen and enrich our communities through art and ideas. Working with us means being part of a vibrant, passionate community of art lovers, including curators, artists, and visitors. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We are looking for energetic and friendly individuals to join our team as Casual Gallery Assistants over varied shifts, from <strong>Mid September 2026</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This is a great opportunity for those who are keen to grow their art knowledge and have the flexibility of varied shifts, whilst show casing your previous customer service prowess. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">What You’ll Do: </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Greet and help visitors explore the gallery </span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Share info about exhibitions and artworks (don’t worry, we’ll train you!) </span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Make sure artworks and gallery spaces are looked after </span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Pitch in with special events and activities </span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">For a full position description please click here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h6km4GI7N8f-byEUS7LO396WD-ngaOqh/view?usp=sharing">Gallery Assistant</a></span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">He kōrero mōu: About you: </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You must have proven experience in delivering excellent customer service and manaakitanga, will love sharing your enthusiasm for art with others, and enjoy the environment at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">In addition, we are looking for: </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Great communication skills and a friendly attitude </span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A genuine interest in art and culture </span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Willingness to learn and work in a team </span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays </span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The ideal candidate will have high availability, including during the summer, as Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is open every day except for Christmas day, December 25th. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Casual hours will vary based on your availability week to week and we require a minimum of two days of availability per month. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Working at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki offers a unique and enriching experience. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Whether it’s learning more about art or developing customer service skills, the gallery offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff members often get behind-the-scenes insights into exhibitions, curation, and the art world. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We pay the living wage that is currently $29.90 per hour, plus holiday pay for this role. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Tono mo te mahi/To Apply </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Please provide a bespoke cover letter in addition to your CV</span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date </span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role </span></li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We reserve the right to close this advert when we have sufficient suitable applicants, so please apply as soon as possible</span></strong></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">If you have any questions after reading the advert and position description, please reach out to me on [email protected] </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position and will requires pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol testing. </span></em></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. </span></em></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions. </span></em></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p>

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