He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are seeking a Gallery Assistant to assist with the day to day running of the gallery, facilitating high-quality exhibitions, events, and programmes with a strong community focus.

A key component of this role is to provide outstanding customer service and to liaise with the general public, community organisations, artists, and contractors. You will be expected to work with the team to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the gallery, support exhibition installations and openings, and deliver engaging public programmes.

This is a permanent, part time role (21.5 hours per week) worked across a Wednesday to Saturday, however additional hours may become available.

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful you will have a strong understanding of the visual arts and enjoy working in a gallery environment. You must have experience in exhibition and event delivery. The role also requires experience in a front line position in an arts or cultural facility. Your organisational and administrative skills will impress!

This role calls for a positive outlook, excellent people skills, experience working with a wide range of people and be able to deliver outstanding customer service with a 'can-do' attitude. The ideal candidate has experience in and use of social media and can assist in designing and delivering engaging public programmes.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Each centre is unique within Council's arts and culture portfolio, and each presents a complex range of activities for local, regional and national significance.

Papakura Art Gallery comprises professional standard performing arts, gallery and studio spaces with a focus on Māori and Pacific arts practice of national and international reputation as well as supporting local creativity and the arts in its Makerspace and Art Box window gallery. If this is a space that you would like to contribute to your community by sharing your passion and encouraging access to arts and cultural experiences, then this is the role for you.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, then apply now!

On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Applications close: 10 June 2026, 11:59 pm

Salary range from $28.95 hourly

To view full position description: Please click this link.

Auckland Council 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.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.