Ngā tūranga wātea – Work for us

Our people are our strength. We believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We are passionate about improving wellbeing and fostering an inclusive and whānau-friendly workplace.

Some of the benefits of working at Ngā Taonga include:

• a 32.5-hour work week at full-time pay
  • Depending on the requirements of your role, we give staff flexibility on the way they structure their work week over either a four- or five-day work week or a nine-day fortnight.
• flexible working arrangements and work-from-home options
  • We look to offer high degree of flexibility to support an inclusive workplace for staff, including working from home options.
• upskilling opportunities including te reo Māori language lessons at a range of levels
  • We make it as easy as possible to learn new skills by offering te reo Māori lessons at various levels, appropriate training courses, team-building days and development plans.
• an organisation that values inclusion and diversity
  • Our organisation benefits when we value everyone’s contribution, skills and mana. We recognise multiple worldviews as being valid, and we respect and acknowledge them.

Find out more about our work in this space here.

At Ngā Taonga we partner with the Public Sector Association (PSA) and have a collective employment agreement (CEA) that covers most positions. You can access a copy of our CEA here.

Ngā Taonga Board Trustee

• Provide governance, strategic and sector leadership.
• Uphold kaupapa Māori values and bicultural principles.

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision is an independent charitable trust overseen by a Board of Trustees representing film, television, radio, archival, Māori and community interests.

Ngā Taonga is Aotearoa New Zealand’s audiovisual archive. We save and cherish the stories, creativity and history of Aotearoa New Zealand in sound and moving images. With strong values of connection, conservation and commitment our purpose is to collect, preserve, care for and share our nation’s audiovisual taonga. Our kaupapa expresses our commitment to the principles of the te Tiriti o Waitangi and reflects Māori and Pākehā perspectives, language and aspirations. It guides the way we work with each other, with audiovisual taonga and with those connected with them.

We are committed to supporting the revitalisation of te reo Māori, encouraging all trustees to use te reo in their Board activities, advocate for mātauranga Māori and demonstrate openness to te ao Māori.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi| About the Role

The purpose of this position is to:

• provide leadership and governance to protect and enhance the assets and interests of Ngā Taonga;
• contribute to the Board so it can achieve its objectives to ensure our sustainability and ability to operate and fulfil its goals and aspirations;
• be a voice for Māori cultural values and perspectives, and advocate for mātauranga Māori in all aspects of the organisation;
• if elected Co-Chair, influence the relationship with the Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage, provide the primary relationship with the Chief Executive and chair meetings.

Ngā Taonga are searching for an Independent Trustee with proven governance experience.

We are especially interested in candidates who bring:

• Government experience, with the ability to influence and navigate public sector environments effectively.
• Digital strategic experience, including leadership in digital transformation, digital preservation, or innovative technology projects.
• Connections to the broadcasting sector.
• Governance experience.

These skills and experiences are highly valued, if you meet some of these criteria (i.e., not all) and are passionate about our kaupapa, we encourage you to apply.

You will be expected to attend monthly hui, practice due diligence in decision-making and positively contribute to the strategic vision and direction of Ngā Taonga. This is a paid Board position.

Tono mai | How to apply

To apply, please submit both your CV and a cover letter through our advertisement on Seek. The Position Description is available by clicking here[CT1] . You are also welcome to reach out to our People Practice team for more information at mahi@ngataonga.org.nz.

Applications close on Friday 20 February 2026.

Please note that applications will be assessed as we are advertising, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Note:

• You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks apply.
• Applications are screened as received and the close date may change based on application numbers.
• You may need to complete a phone or video pre-interview. Mention any specific accommodations needed in your application.