Job Description

Gus Fisher Gallery is a centre for contemporary art in Tmaki Makaurau and a project space for artists. As the flagship art gallery for Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland, it is nationally recognised for its ambitious and critically engaged programme that supports international and Aotearoa New Zealand artists through new commissions and bold exhibition making. Gus Fisher Gallery reflects the educational role of Waipapa Taumata Rau by providing a developmental steppingstone for artists looking to transition their practice and test out new ideas.Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityThis 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. The internship will be based on site at Gus Fisher Gallery for the duration. Designed to work alongside current study commitments, the internship is offered part-time over a period of six months (e.g. November/December 2025 – April/May 2026) with the Intern ideally based at the gallery one day a week. Dates for the internship are tailored to coincide with key projects at the gallery.