Museum Education Coordinator

Posted Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 10:00 am | Expires Monday, 17 August 2026 at 9:59 am Shape tomorrow in Rotorua: Your career starts here! Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngāwha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today! Kei ā koe te toki, kei ā koe te kuru, whaoa te anamata! You have the chisel, you have the mallet! Join us and carve the future today! Join Rotorua Lakes Council and help bring learning to life through the stories, heritage and culture of Rotorua. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Kaea Mātauranga | Museum Education Coordinatorto join the Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa team. Reporting to the Education Lead, this role plays a key part in planning, promoting, delivering and evaluating engaging educational experiences that connect learners with Rotorua’s rich history, culture and heritage. Based across Te Aka Mauri – Rotorua Library and Rotorua Museum, you will be responsible for delivering curriculum-based learning programmes for schools and education groups, including Ministry of Education Enhancing Local Curriculum (ELC) programmes. You will work closely with teachers and learning organisations to create memorable and meaningful educational experiences, while supporting the development of resources and programmes that bring museum collections and local stories to life. The ideal candidate will hold a formal teaching qualification and have experience delivering engaging educational programmes for children and young people. You will have a sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga Aotearoa, along with excellent communication and presentation skills. A strong appreciation of Mātauranga Māori and Te Ao Māori is essential, and experience teaching in te reo Māori is highly desirable. Fluency in te reo Māori and the ability to develop and deliver programmes in both te reo Māori and English would be a significant advantage. You will be a confident relationship builder who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues, schools, whānau and community stakeholders. With a customer-focused mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you will be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes. In return, Rotorua Lakes Council offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the community while working alongside a dedicated and supportive team. You will contribute to preserving and sharing the stories of Rotorua and Te Arawa, while helping learners develop a deeper understanding of the people, places and histories that shape our region. Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori. #J-18808-Ljbffr