Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Gus Fisher Gallery is a centre for contemporary art in Tāmaki Makaurau and a project space for artists. It is nationally recognised for its ambitious and critically engaged programme that supports international and Aotearoa New Zealand artists through new commissions and bold exhibition making. Gus Fisher Gallery reflects the educational role of Waipapa Taumata Rau by providing a developmental stepping-stone for artists looking to transition their practice and test out new ideas.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Gus Fisher Gallery is excited to announce its first dedicated internship, funded by Dr John Mayo. This exciting internship opportunity at Gus Fisher Gallery enables Art History and Fine Arts students currently enrolled at Waipapa Taumata Rau to gain an insight into a career in the arts sector through hands-on experience in a public art gallery.

You will have the opportunity to develop your capabilities as you:

• Apply knowledge learnt through studies of contemporary arts practices and Art History to gallery work.
• Bring technical capabilities to aid the successful completion of tasks, including: Word Press, Social Media tools (Instagram, Facebook, Later, Linktree), Eventbrite, In Design, Photoshop and Microsoft Word applications (training provided). 
• Apply written skills through research and administrative tasks pertinent to the gallery’s exhibitions programme. 
• Bring a positive, can-do and creative approach to project tasks.

You will gain experience in the following areas:

• Curatorial research.
• Exhibition development and delivery.
• Public programming and events.
• Marketing, communications and fundraising.
• Visitor welcoming and engagement.
• Gallery operations.

Designed to work alongside current study commitments, the internship is offered part-time (7.5 hours per week) over a fixed term period of six months (October 2023 – March 2024).
The internship will be based on site at Gus Fisher Gallery for the duration, ideally one day a week.
The remuneration is $50,000 per annum, pro-rata for part time hours.  
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be eligible for this internship you will need to be currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree, Masters or PhD course in Art History or Fine Arts at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland. If you are enrolled on a conjoint degree, your major must be in Art History or Fine Arts.

You will also have:

• A passion and enthusiasm for the arts.
• A basic knowledge of contemporary arts practice, either gained through practical or theoretical study.
• Capabilities in Microsoft and social media applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 18 September 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz