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.

Contact the host of Careers in Heritage 2026