Are you passionate about arts, culture, and heritage and looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?

Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

Te Unua Museum of Southland is seeking an organised and proactive Arts, Culture and Heritage Administrator to support the delivery of vibrant cultural programmes and heritage initiatives across Invercargill.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of Te Unua - a new, landmark cultural destination; and to help shape the cultural landscape of our city and region through high-quality administrative support, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination.

What you will do:

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support for Museum and Heritage Services.
• Support the creation of key planning documents and reports relating to Invercargill City Council's arts, culture and heritage activities.
• Coordinate bookings, managing correspondence and customer enquiries, maintaining records and systems and supporting financial processes.
• Assist with project delivery activities, and stakeholder and community engagement initiatives.

What you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in History, Arts or a related discipline (Museum Studies desirable).
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Financial literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with meeting procedures and minute-taking.
• A passion for heritage and the arts and delivering community-focused outcomes.

What we offer:

• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g. Doctor, bank, dentist

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, primarily 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, although flexibility to work outside of these hours is required.

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

To learn more, view the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777. Please note: applications submitted via SEEK will not be received. Apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council.

Applications close 23 November 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.