COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery is the artistic and cultural heart of our city. This Council-owned and operated destination celebrates our rich and diverse cultural heritage, particularly with respect to our relationship with iwi. It also showcases the region’s artistic vibrancy and scientific innovation.

Our Visitor Principles are to welcome all visitors to engage and participate, to discover the unexpected and unknown, to connect to your identity and sense of place, and to inspire a desire to think, learn and create.

• We collect and care for the region’s art, heritage and taonga.
• We share stories, respectfully and authentically.
• We stimulate awareness, understanding and enjoyment.
• We communicate and celebrate our special relationship with Tainui and the hapuu of Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
• We offer a fantastic (and super popular) attraction for visitors to Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

OO PUUMANAWA ME OO WHEAKO | YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Communication.
• At least 5 year’s demonstrated experience with internal communications, external communications, marketing and media management.
• Experience in the GLAM sector or tourism industry desired.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and optimizing digital marketing strategies, including web, social and google channels.
• Ability to formulate, implement and execute strategic objectives and plans.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to a range of people and influence thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, team effectiveness, conflict resolution and ability to work collaboratively.
• High level of relationship management experience.
• Commercial acumen.
• The ability to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings to cover social media (as required).

• Lead and implement marketing and communication portfolio for Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.
• Ensure proactive, effective, efficient, and timely provision of specialist comms, media, social media, and marketing for Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.
• Lead the delivery of messaging to ensure consistent, quality story telling that is on-brand and aligns with Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery’s purpose, principles and values.
• Lead delivery of communications and marketing strategies to increase the profile and reputation of Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery regionally, nationally, and internationally