Careers in Heritage 2025

Are you passionate about culture and heritage? A role in the heritage or GLAM sector may be right for you! There are opportunities to launch a career in arts and heritage right here in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

This FREE event for senior high school and university students will introduce you to some of the many possible careers in arts and heritage. Guest speakers from across the sector will share what's great about their jobs, and let you know what skills or qualifications you would need to do the same work. 

Speakers for 2025 include:

• Mitzie Bisnar, Planning Advisor, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

• Nigel Bruer, Regional Archaeologist, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

• Triona Doocey, Records Specialist, Selwyn District Council

• Bianca Duncan, Visitor Host, Te Whakairinga Mutu Air Force Museum of New Zealand

• Lyndon Fraser, Associate Professor of History, University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

• Christina Paterson, Heritage Ranger, Project Lead, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai

• Louise Piggin, Conservation Technician, Canterbury Museum

• Freya Wharerimu Hargreaves-Brown, Assistant Archivist, Ngāi Tahu Archive

• Tjalling de Vries, Exhibitions Designer, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

• Laura Pomana-Jackson, National Heritage Project Manager, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai

You'll also get to mingle with the speakers over afternoon tea. This is a great chance to ask them questions and make the most of the networking opportunity. 

Teachers, parents and caregivers are welcome to attend to support students.

WHEN: Monday 4th Aug 2025, 3.30pm-5.30pm
WHERE: TSB space, Level 1, Tūranga, Christchurch City Central Library

This event is a partnership between the University of Canterbury Teece Museum and the Christchurch City Council Heritage Team, run with the assistance of Christchurch City Libraries, the Christchurch Archaeology Project, Selwyn District Libraries, and the Department of Conservation.