Kaitiaki Whakawhiti Manuhiri – Delivery & Content Specialist

Te tūranga | The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Delivery & Content Specialist to join our Visitor Experience delivery team at Te Ara Whānui ki te Rangi | Space Place.

This is a front‑facing role with a strong focus on experience delivery, science communication, and storytelling. You will play a key role in bringing our exhibitions, planetarium programmes, and public experiences to life, ensuring visitors of all ages feel welcomed, inspired, and engaged.   This is a permanent part-time role is for 16 hours per week working Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday day.

Te āhua o te tūranga | The nature of the position

As members of the Visitor Experience team, our Kaitiaki Whakawhiti Manuhiri | Delivery & Content Specialists enhance the visitor experience and lead organisational success by connecting with our guests and visitors, sharing stories of our city, past, present, and future which engage, and inspire. Key responsibilities include visitor engagement, experience delivery and retail services.

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako | The essential skills and experience for the role

• A tertiary qualification in science communication, tourism, museum studies, retail, or a related discipline is an advantage
• Experience delivering high-quality customer service
• Confidence working with point of sales, operational systems, schedules, and digital tools
• Strong communication skills and storytelling skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to be on your feet during shift

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

At Wheako Pōneke Experience we lead Wellington in remarkable experiences. We offer incredible audience experiences across our six sites: Te Whare Toi City Gallery Wellington, Nōku Te Ao Capital E, Te Waka Huia o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Wellington Museum, Te Ara Whanui ki te Rangi Space Place, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support tāngata whenua as kaitiaki.

Wheako Pōneke Experience Wellington are living wage accredited and offer generous leave provisions, including 5 weeks annual leave for all permanent kaimahi.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

If you want to work with like-minded community builders, passionate about art and culture, we would love to hear from you. To join our team, please submit your CV, a cover letter and complete our online application form for our consideration. For further information on the role please contact hr@experiencewellington.org.nz.

Applications close 30 October 2026. Don’t wait to get your application in as we will be shortlisting and interviewing as they come in.

Applicants for these positions require the eligibility to work in New Zealand, have current NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa and be physically able to be on their feet for the length of shifts.