Careers in Heritage 2026

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 2026 include:

• Bojana Rimbovska, Risingholme Learning, Community Liaison Co-ordinator

• Chloe Cull, Christchurch Art Gallery, Pouarataki Curator Māori

• James Tapsell-Kururangi, Physics Room, Director

• John Owens, CHCH Arts Centre, Exhibitions designer

• Morgane Merien, Canterbury Museum, Science and Curatorial communicator

• Madeleine Finch, UC Teece Museum, Assistant Curator

• Shaun Hickland, Catholic Diocese Archives, Archivist

• Sally O’Connell, Waimakariri Libraries, Local History and Heritage Coordinator

• Suzanne Richmond, Christchurch City Council, Heritage Advisor (Planning)

• Tristan Wadsworth, Archaeologist, Underground Overground Archaeology

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: Tues 4th Aug 2026, 3.30pm-5.30pm
WHERE: TSB space, Level 1, Tūranga, Christchurch City Central Library

This event has been made possible by support from Christchurch City Council Heritage Team, and is run with the assistance of Christchurch City Libraries.