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.

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 and Marketing 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, History Librarian

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.

This event has been made possible by support from Christchurch City Council Heritage Team and is run with the assistance of Christchurch City Libraries, the Christchurch Archaeology Project, Selwyn Libraries, the Department of Conservation and the UC Teece Museum.