Visitor Hosts

Will you be calling Dunedin home this summer? Are you passionate about museum collections, science, and delivering exceptional customer service?

Join our Visitor Experience team, where you'll have the unique opportunity to engage with visitors, both one-on-one and in group settings, enriching their experience with captivating and accurate information.

We are currently seeking Visitor Hosts to cover the following hours over our busy summer season (including all public holidays except Christmas Day):

Position 1

Monday (11.00am to 3.30pm), Tuesday, Friday and Sunday (10.00am to 4.00pm) – 20.5 hours per week.
Fixed term until Sunday 16 February 2026.
Position 2

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (11.00am to 3.30pm) - 16 hours per week.
Fixed term until Saturday 15 February 2026.
Position 3

On a casual ‘as required’ basis, across all days of the week, Monday to Sunday inclusive.

Tūhura Otago Museum is a dynamic and community-focused workplace where we blend purposeful work with enjoyment. Join our team and be a part of our mission to create an unforgettable experience for our visitors!

If this sounds like the type of exciting and rewarding opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that values passion, creativity, and your unique contributions. Take a look at www.otagomuseum.nz and see what we do - then let us know what you can do for us!

Please note that to be considered for these opportunities, you must be available to attend an Assessment Centre on Wednesday 30 October 2026 onsite at Tūhura Otago Museum.

For further information and to apply for the role, please provide a cover letter which details the position (1, 2 or 3) you are interested in being considered for. Note that you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Applications close Monday 21 October 2026, or earlier if there is a strong level of interest, so we encourage you to apply promptly.