Cultural Performers (Tāne)

Four permanent part-time positions | Minimum 24 hours per week

Are you passionate about sharing te ao Māori with the world? Join our kapa haka rōpū, Te Pito Whenua, and bring the stories and culture of Waitangi to life through performance.

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a place of history, learning and connection. We’re looking for four tāne to join our team, delivering memorable cultural experiences for manuhiri from Aotearoa and around the world.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

You’ll take part in cultural performances, rehearsals and wider cultural experiences, sharing your knowledge with diverse audiences, including school groups, visiting dignitaries and international travellers.

Working alongside your rōpū, you’ll uphold tikanga and cultural integrity, extend manaakitanga to our manuhiri, and continue developing your skills through training and shared learning.

Mōu | About You

We’re looking for people who:

• Have previous kapa haka experience and strong cultural performance skills.
• Enjoy sharing knowledge and stories of te ao Māori.
• Are confident engaging with audiences and speaking publicly.
• Have a good understanding of tikanga and respect for the cultural significance of Waitangi.
• Have experience with mau rākau.
• Are reliable, work well within a rōpū and are open to learning and feedback.
• Can work rostered hours, including weekends, public holidays and evenings for our hāngī and concert experiences.
• Have reliable transport to and from work.
• Are available to start in November or December, or earlier by arrangement.

Note: Any guitar skills or te reo Māori capability would be an added bonus, so please highlight these in your application!

Apply now

Bring your talent, energy and passion for te ao Māori to Te Pito Whenua.

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your kapa haka experience and interest in the role. Applications close Monday 9 November 2026.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly.