Volunteer at Hundertwasser Art Centre

Volunteer with Us

Our vision is to honour the past, engage the present and inspire the future.

The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery celebrates painter, architect, ecologist and visionary Friedensreich Hundertwasser and contemporary Māori artists.

Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy different spaces: the Hundertwasser in New Zealand 1973-2000 exhibition, the Wairau Māori Art Gallery, the Aqua Restaurant, the MuseumShop, a small film theatre and the Afforested Roof.

The Hundertwasser Art Centre houses the largest collection of Hundertwasser artworks outside of Vienna including original paintings, graphic art, tapestries, architectural models and examples of Hundertwasser’s environmental activism.

The Wairau Māori Art Gallery is Aotearoa’s first dedicated public Māori art gallery, celebrating the creativity, innovation, and leadership of contemporary Māori artists. The gallery presents a vibrant, changing programme of exhibitions and events that highlight art.

Volunteering with us is about more than lending a hand — it’s about becoming part of a place where art, culture and the environment come together. Volunteers help us create a welcoming space for visitors, support exhibition openings and events and play a vital role in ensuring our kaupapa thrives.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Meet like-minded people who share your passion for art, architecture and nature.
Gain valuable skills in visitor hosting, customer service and events.
Get behind-the-scenes insights into how a cultural institution runs.
Build experience for your CV or portfolio while doing something meaningful.
Enjoy free entry to the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery.
After three months of service, receive discounts in the MuseumShop.
Receive invitations to exhibition openings, volunteer appreciation events and special tours.
Learn, grow and be part of a creative, welcoming team.

What We’re Looking For

Volunteers who have a warm, friendly personality who enjoy working with people.
An interest in art, culture, architecture and the environment.
Willingness to learn and share knowledge with visitors.
Commitment to completing a health & safety induction and onsite training.
Commitment to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi.
People who feel comfortable working in a multicultural and multilingual workplace.

Time Commitment

The Hundertwasser Art Centre is open seven days a week, 10am – 4pm.
We’ll work with you to find shifts that suit your availability — whether that’s once in a while or on a regular basis.

How to Get Started
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. Once you’ve signed up, our team will be in touch with more details and next steps.

Share your time, meet amazing people and help keep Hundertwasser’s vision alive.
Volunteer at the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery — where art, nature and community connect.