Applications for Summer Internship Programme
Summer 2024 intern, Nikita Emma Hesketh, preparing for the interns’ group exhibition, Ritual Baby.
Fixed-Term • Part-Time • Paid
Approx. 6-24 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends
Now in its ninth year, The Arts House Trust is seeking its next cohort of interns for the Summer Internship Program. This paid opportunity is ideal for students or recent graduates exploring careers in the visual arts. Running from December 2025 to February 2026, the program offers hands-on experience at a leading public art gallery.
The Arts House Trust (AHT) is an independent charitable organisation dedicated to supporting contemporary art in Aotearoa through our nationally significant collection and dynamic exhibition programme.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will gain practical experience across a range of areas, including but not limited to:
Curating and facilitating an exhibition using works from the AHT Collection
Front of House, Gallery attendant, Events and Gallery Shop assistance, including engaging with visitors
Collection care, including artwork handling and movement
Assisting with gallery installations, including painting and prep work
Administrative tasks such as maintaining the collection database and library
Writing short interpretive texts for Collection works
Curating and presenting a group exhibition at our Gallery at the Pah Homestead in 2026
Ideal Candidate
This is a training position. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every criteria but are enthusiastic and willing to learn.
A relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated commitment to fine arts, art history, or curatorial practice
Experience working in a museum or art gallery
Physically able to assist with tasks such as wrapping and moving artworks
Experience with art exhibitions — as an artist, curator, installer, or facilitator
Strong communication and customer service skills; positive attitude and respectful of diverse audiences
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to maintain high level of professionalism
Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Experience with art research or writing
Recognition of significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
What We Offer
A supportive, creative team environment
Opportunities to develop professional skills and industry connections
A chance to contribute to the growth of contemporary art in Aotearoa New Zealand
To apply please send your CV and a brief cover letter to our Art Loans Manager Tasha at artloans@artshousetrust.co.nz. Deadline for applications is 31 October 2025 9am.