Official Information Request - Museum Appointment

Sent: Thursday, 9 July 2020 2:08 pm

Subject: Information request - Museum appointment

I refer to your email of 9 July 2020 regarding the appointment of the Director of the Rotorua Museum. This has been processed under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.

I reply below as per your email:

Who was on the panel which interviewed and appointed the director?

• Stewart Brown, Manager Arts and Culture and previous Director of Rotorua Museum
• Gina Rangi, Manahautū Māori
• Jocelyn Mikaere, Group Manager Operations
• RLC HR Advisor
• Representative from Whakatane Museum
• Chairman Pukenga Koeke Te Whare Taonga O Te Arawa
• Member of Pukenga Koeke Te Whare Taonga O Te Arawa

How many applicants were there for the position of director? 31

How many of these were short-listed for an interview for the position of director of the Rotorua Museum?

9 short-listed, 1 withdrew

Interviewed:

First interview - 5

Second interview/presentation - 4

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