Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand/Wikipedian at Large

What is the Wikipedian at Large?

The Wikipedian at Large role is a roving advocate for Wikimedia platforms and content projects for groups and organisations around a region or even the whole country – a helping hand with outreach and development and supported by Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand (WANZ).

Like a Wikipedian in Residence, they can work inside an institution to share content, train staff, and run outreach events.

A Wikipedian at Large does a series of shorter projects and one-off engagements, giving them the flexibility to work with different groups in different ways.

The role was created in 2018 by Giantflightlessbirds supported by funding from the Wikimedia Foundation, and the Aotearoa Wikipedian at Large is now funded through an annual grant from WANZ.

Become Aotearoa's Wikipedian at Large

Applications for the Wikipedian at Large are now open, and close on 30 September 2024.

Find out how to make a proposal for funding

Previous Wikipedians at Large

January - July 2024: Giantflightlessbirds, based in Christchurch

July 2018 - June 2019: Giantflightlessbirds, nation-wide