The Cultural Portal From kapa haka to ballet, art deco to rugby - we're a nation with a richly diverse culture and it's something to be proud of. With this in mind and a focus on the future, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage is launching a groundbreaking web portal that's set to be the online gateway to New Zealand culture. For experienced web-savvy professionals, who understand the importance of content and have a strong interest in New Zealand culture, the opportunity, diversity and challenge working on this portal will offer, is second to none. Find out more about the Cultural Portal (http://www.mch.govt.nz/projects/web/portal.html). Manager, Cultural Portal (Vac 2006/02) For a proven planner and manager, this influential role is the chance for high-level strategic input. A first-rate communicator with established networks and an affinity with the cultural sector, you'll thrive managing the day-to-day running of the portal and the team behind it. Whether it's strategic planning for the portal's continual progression or the establishment of marketing initiatives, your sound experience will see you armed for success. You're a proven leader with significant experience in developing strong relationships with people at all levels. To back this you have strong understanding of publishing in a digital environment, not to mention considerable experience in the strategic planning and management of major projects. Web Editor, Cultural Portal (Vac 2006/03) You know the importance of great content and you're an expert at delivering it - that's why the breadth, depth and diversity of this portal will excite. Calling on your strong experience you'll excel with responsibility for the portal's content. Maintaining a consistent content tone and style will be a key objective, as will its effective planning and production. Your experience in establishing timelines, content management plans, managing successful relationships, ensuring strong branding and content quality/ accuracy, will be critical. A highly organised, detail conscious professional, you'll have sound experience in an editing role, be it print or online. Your ability to work in a deadline-driven environment is one of your strengths, but it's matched by your high energy, enthusiasm and content sourcing ability. Content Officer, Cultural Portal (Vac 2006/04) You're highly organised and have a passion for both publishing and the potential of the internet. That's what makes you ideal for this exciting role. In addition to handling the daily maintenance of site content, you'll relish the chance for real diversity and skill development, carrying out everything from data entry and customer support to assisting the Web Editor with content creation. Your proven high level of accuracy will ensure content across the site is consistent in tone and presentation. Ideally, you're technology savvy and loaded with initiative and you'll have some experience in an online publishing environment. Your solid background in word processing and image manipulation will be utilised daily but your passion for building something exciting and unique is what sets you apart.