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Gus Fisher Gallery Intern

We are currently seeking our next Gus Fisher Gallery Intern for 2025-26.

This internship provides an opportunity for Art History and Fine Arts students currently enrolled at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland to gain an insight into a career in the arts sector through hands-on experience in a public art gallery.

Designed to work alongside current study commitments, the internship is offered part-time (7.5 hours per week) over a fixed-term period of six months (e.g. November/December 2025 – April/May 2026). The internship will be based on site at Gus Fisher Gallery for the duration, ideally one day a week. This is a band B role with the salary range being $54,405 – $56,550 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

The successful applicant will gain experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Exhibition development and delivery.
• Curatorial research and writing.
• Public programming and events.
• Artwork handling and exhibition installation.
• Visitor greeting and engagement.
• Gallery operations and logistics.
• Marketing, communications and fundraising.

To be eligible for this internship you will need to be currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree, Masters or PhD course in Art History or Fine Arts at Waipapa Taumata Rau. If you are enrolled on a conjoint degree, your major must be in Art History or Fine Arts.

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 5th October 2025 to be considered.

Download the position description here

Apply on The University of Auckland website here

Image: Sione Faletau, Ongo Ongo, 2022. Installation view. Courtesy of the artist. Photography by Sam Hartnett.