Together, we’re creating something truly magical.

What we do

Spanning a range of disciplines – from curation, to exhibition design, education and events programming, visitor engagement, and technical roles - our team works to ensure every visit to Te Unua is rich in meaning and memory.

Te Unua Museum of Southland partners

We are proud to collaborate with key stakeholders who deepen our museum’s roots in the community. This includes our partnership with Waihōpai Rūnaka, on behalf of Kāi Tahu Kā Rūnaka ki Murihiku (which includes Awarua, Waihōpai, Ōraka-Aparima, and Hokonui Rūnaka) as well as global experience design firm Gibson International, and a network of community organisations who stand beside us as champions for this incredible community asset.

Key staff at Te Unua Museum of Southland

Eloise Wallace

Director - Te Unua Museum of Southland

David Dudfield

Team Leader – Experience

Helen Robinson

Team Leader – Commercial and Partnerships

Sarah Robinson

Project Coordinator

Excited about what’s next? We are too

We’re assembling a team of dedicated professionals who want to be part of something bigger. Please continue to check back here for vacancies within Museum and Heritage services team as they arise.