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Waitangi Treaty Grounds offers a diverse range of employment and career opportunities in the Bay of Islands, from customer service and hospitality to traditional carving, education and cultural performance. Join us to be part of the team that promotes New Zealand culture and history to the world.
Current opportunities are listed on this page and may also be available through other job listing sites, as well as through Paihia job listings. All applications for advertised roles are made via Swag. To apply, please click on the link provided in each advertised role, and ensure you have included your CV and cover letter.
Please note: The appearance of a vacancy does not necessarily indicate that it remains unfilled, or even as specified. We retain the right to decline consideration of any application without comment. We do, however, appreciate all responses and thank you for your interest. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Job Listings
Marketing Coordinator
Updated
November 5, 2026
We’re looking for a creative, organised and confident Marketing Coordinator to join our Marketing team. This permanent, 40 hour pw role will help promote the experiences, programmes and offerings of Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The role offers the option to work from home one day per week, we’re also flexible to a minimum of 32 hours per week for the right candidate.
What you’ll be doing | Te whakamahere
You’ll bring together stories, images and information to deliver accurate, engaging and consistent marketing content across digital and print channels.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Creating and editing photography, videos, graphics and written content.
- Contributing to social media planning and delivering allocated campaigns and activities.
- Updating website content and coordinating and uploading blogs.
- Building and testing email newsletters in Mailchimp.
- Designing posters, flyers, vouchers, signage and internal communications.
- Coordinating requests for images and promotional copy.
- Supporting campaigns and providing continuity during team leave.
Please note: Initially, part of your agreed working hours will be to provide parental leave cover for our Social Media Assistant (10 hours per week). This is included within the role’s hours and includes content planning, publishing, monitoring and reporting, with other responsibilities prioritised accordingly.
What’s next | Te ara ki tua
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Click here to find out more and apply now! Examples of content or designs you’ve created are also welcome.
Applications close: 24 November 2026
Volunteers
Updated
August 11, 2026
Are you looking to gain experience, or simply seeking a rewarding way to spend your free time?
Join us as a volunteer at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds!
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support our operations across key areas of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds from October 2026 to April 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to give back, learn new skills, and be part of a passionate team committed to kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga and sharing our nation’s story.
Gallery and Museum Support Volunteer: Support the care of exhibitions, engage with visitors respectfully, answer questions, and uphold exhibition standards.
Garden and Grounds Volunteer: Help care for historic gardens, lawns, and pathways. Support with event set-ups, seasonal planting, and whenua care.
Visitor Guide Volunteer: Welcome visitors with warmth and manaakitanga, provide maps, directions, and basic site information. Ensure every manuhiri has a positive and respectful experience.
What We're Looking For:
• Available up to 2 days per week (flexible hours, rostered across 7 days).
• Some roles may include weekends or public holidays depending on events and visitor needs.
• Friendly, reliable, and respectful people.
• Interest in New Zealand history, culture, or outdoor care.
• Willingness to learn and support our Kaupapa.
• Able to commit regularly through the summer season.
What We Offer:
• Full induction and role specific training
• Uniform items and name badge.
• Opportunity to be part of special events, including Waitangi Day.
• Supportive team environment.
• Discounts on selected offerings
What’s next | Te ara ki tua
If you’re interested in supporting us, please contact Liz Kilby on lizkilby@waitangi.org.nz.
Please include your general skills/experience and if there is a specific volunteer role you are applying for.
Cafe Team Leader
Updated
November 5, 2026
A rare opportunity to help shape and establish the front-of-house experience for our new café at Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
We’re looking for an experienced Café Team Leader to support the opening of the café, build and develop the front-of-house team, and set exceptional standards for service, coffee and manaakitanga from day one.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading day-to-day front-of-house café operations
- Recruiting, training and supporting the café team
- Maintaining high customer service and barista standards
- Managing stock, point-of-sale and cash-handling processes
- Supporting licensed alcohol service and duty manager requirements
- Working closely with the Hospitality Manager and Head Chef across café service, functions and major events
If you’re a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys developing people and creating memorable customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s next | Te ara ki tua
To find out more about what skills we're looking for or if you'd like to apply, click here
When applying please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining how you see your skills and experience make you the right fit.
Please note that the recruitment process may commence as applications are received, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
Work at Waitangi
Updated
August 10, 2023
Summer Staff Wanted
Updated
November 5, 2026
As summer approaches, we’re preparing for another busy season and are seeking friendly, energetic, and reliable people to join our teams in a range of casual and fixed-term part-time roles.
We’re recruiting for several roles including:
- Kitchen Assistants (fixed-term & casual): Support café and event kitchen operations
- Experience Host: Providing engaging, welcoming guided experiences to manuhiri
- Cleaner (casual): Ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for all manuhiri & staff
- Hospitality Assistants & Baristas (fixed-term & casual): Front of House role to support café, coffee cart and event operations
Requirements for all roles:
- Positive, enthusiastic mindset; customer and solutions focused
- Reliability and a strong work ethic are crucial
- Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required
- Experience in hospitality or tourism is an advantage
What’s Next | Te Ara ki Tua
If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of something uniquely special to Aotearoa, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply here by Sunday 15 November with your CV and a cover letter.
In your application, please include:
- The role you are applying for
- Your availability (days/hours)
Applications will be reviewed daily, if enough suitable candidates are found advert may close early - don't miss out!