Public Experience Specialist
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 92425 - 115018
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Archives & National Library
Branch: Partnerships & Commissions
Salary: $92425- $115018
Who we are
As part of the Department of Internal Affairs youll join a team helping to shape how Aotearoa accesses remembers celebrates and shares its stories. At Archives New Zealand and the National Library our Community Engagement and Learning team is all about creating experiences that connect people to the heritage knowledge and creativity of Aotearoa. Working at the Department of Internal Affairs youll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
Bring stories to life. Connect people and taonga.
Do you love creating vibrant engaging public experiences and educational programmes that bring taonga collections and stories to life Heres your chance to make a difference by designing experiences that inspire engagement learning creativity and community connection.
This is an opportunity for a Public Experience Specialist to help programme our events stories spaces and taonga. From events education programmes tours and other experiences your work will help us connect with existing audiences and engage new this role youll lead the design and delivery of inspiring and innovative programmes across the Library and Archives public and gallery spaces.
What were looking for
Were looking for someone with a solid foundation in public experiences education programmes and / or marketing and communications who is highly creative organised and comfortable working and influencing across teams and organisations to get things done in a fast-paced environment. Youll specialise in designing and delivering engaging programmes events tours and resources for all ages and communities.
Youll need:
- Proven experience planning and delivering public experiences and education programmes.
- A strong understanding of audience engagement communications and marketing.
- Expertise building relationships with stakeholders partners and colleagues.
- Experience engaging audiences and diverse communities.
- Strong project management skills including budget and resource planning.
- Strong communication writing and presentation skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in interpreting insights and analytics to assess success and improve outcomes.
- An awareness of the impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi on public programmes and / or marketing practice and a commitment to supporting mātauranga Māori.
- An interest in encouraging engagement access as well as storytelling and community connection.
About Us
Working at the Department of Internal Affairs youll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
The Partnerships and Commissions branch of DIA is responsible for a diverse portfolio of national institutions commissions Executive and community-based services. The branch oversees and supports the National Library and Archives New Zealand Hāpai Hapori Community Operations and Ministerial Services who provide a range of services to the Prime Minister and the Executive. The branch oversees various commissions including royal commissions ministerial inquiries and those established through legislation (Local Government Commission Gambling Commission).
Applications close: 5pm 15 January 2026
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Typing
- Public Relations
- Video Editing
- Interviewing
- Media Relations
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Social Media Management
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Blogging
- Writing Skills
About Company
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
