Applications are now open for the 7^th annual Adam Art Gallery Internship. This internship enables a recent graduate, postgraduate student or early-career art professional to work with the Gallery to develop research skills and knowledge relating to collecting, curatorial practice, exhibition making, communications and public programming through their involvement in planning and delivery of aspects of our work. 

The internship is a paid, part-time, fixed-term position, totaling 400 hours duration. Although the timeframe for the internship is flexible, ideally the successful applicant will be available between February and August 2026. 

The successful applicant will establish their work plan with Gallery staff. Revolving around a specific project identified as suiting their interests and experience, they will be based in Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery’s office, working alongside the team, with opportunities to undertake self-directed research as well as a range of activities typical of the Gallery’s workflow. 

Applicants with relevant qualifications and/or experience should apply in writing via the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington website, using the relevant cover sheet and providing a CV and a letter outlining what they would bring to the role and their areas of interest and expertise. These should align with the vision and values of the Gallery. Shortlisted interview candidates will be invited to respond to a list of potential projects, identifying which interests them and what specific skills and focus they would bring to achieving it. 

Applications close at midnight on Friday 12 November 2025. Follow the link below to visit the vacancy listing for full details about the role and how to apply. 

https://ejye.fa.ap1.oraclecloud.com:443/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/1008497   

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박성환 Sung Hwan Bobby Park, BTM 아 Ahhh, 2023, digital photograph. Installation exterior view, Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2025. Photo: Ted Whitaker.]