Courtney Johnston
Tumu whakarae (chief executive)
- Appointed December 2019.
- Rejoined Te Papa as director audience and insight in 2018.
- Director of The Dowse Art Museum and Petone Settlers Museum Te Whare Whaakaro o Pito-one, 2012-2018.
- Immediate past chair of Museums Aotearoa.
- Governance and advisory roles included at Inland Revenue and MBIE.
- Masters in Art History from Victoria University of Wellington.
Career
National Library of New Zealand
Web Manager, Web Editor
Sep 2006
- Jun 2010
National Digital Forum
Board Member
Jan 2009
- Dec 2011
Boost New Media
General Manager
Jun 2010
- Oct 2012
Hutt City Council
Director, Hutt City Museums
Oct 2012
- Aug 2018
Museum of New Zealand / Te Papa Tongarewa
Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive, Director, Audience + Insight
Sep 2018
- Present