Marketing Executive - Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery

This position sits within the Destinations Group of Hamilton City Council. The purpose of this group is to deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations – Hamilton Gardens, Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct and H3 venues ( Claudelands Events Centre, FMG Stadium Waikato  and Seddon Park) 

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery is the artistic and cultural heart of our city. This Council-owned and operated destination celebrates our rich and diverse cultural heritage, particularly with respect to our relationship with iwi. It also showcases the region’s artistic vibrancy and scientific innovation. 

Our Visitor Principles are to welcome all visitors to engage and participate, to discover the unexpected and unknown, to connect to your identity and sense of place, and to inspire a desire to think, learn and create.

• We collect and care for the region’s art, heritage and taonga.
• We share stories, respectfully and authentically.
• We stimulate awareness, understanding and enjoyment.
• We communicate and celebrate our special relationship with Tainui and the hapuu of Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
• We offer a fantastic (and super popular) attraction for visitors to Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Our purpose is to protect and share our taonga so everyone can experience and participate in the best of science, art, and culture in our region.

Our ambition is to weave stories of the past with creative experiences that inspire and shape the future.

The Marketing Executive will play an integral role in communicating our purpose and vision to the community and beyond. Reporting to the Director, Museum and Arts, this position manages the communication and marketing activities supporting Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.

This will include –

• Lead and implement marketing and communication portfolio for Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.
• Ensure proactive, effective, efficient, and timely provision of specialist comms, media, social media, and marketing for Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.
• Lead the delivery of messaging to ensure consistent, quality story telling that is on-brand and aligns with Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery’s purpose, principles and values.
• Lead delivery of communications and marketing strategies to increase the profile and reputation of Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Communication.
• At least 5 year’s demonstrated experience with internal communications, external communications, branding, marketing and media management.
• Experience in the GLAM sector or tourism industry desired.
• Ability to formulate, implement and execute strategic objectives and plans.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and optimizing digital marketing strategies amd tools, including web, social and google channels.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to a range of people and influence thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, team effectiveness, conflict resolution and ability to work collaboratively.
• High level of relationship management experience.
• Commercial and business acumen.
•  The ability to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings to cover social media (as required).

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $90k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

• View the position description.
• Click apply
• ​Complete your application.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 16/10/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.