Museum Education Coordinator

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 Coordinator to 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 Rotorua Library and Rotorua Museum, you will be responsible for delivering curriculum-based learning programmes for schools and education groups, including Ministry of Education, Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) 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 both tamariki and rangatahi. You will have a sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o 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, Iwi and other 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.
If you are passionate about education, culture, heritage and inspiring the next generation of learners, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help create authentic and meaningful learning experiences that connect our community with the stories of Rotorua.

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