Collection Technician, Research Support

Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.

Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas

Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland’s identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibitions, events, educational programmes, and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum’s stories. We are Auckland’s home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.

Job Description

We are seeking a forward-thinking Museum or Library/Information professional to join our Collection Information and Access team on a permanent basis.

Online Cenotaph, based at Auckland War Memorial Museum records the service and sacrifice of all New Zealanders who have served this country in international conflict. This service works alongside the Pou Maumahara, Memorial Discovery Centre; a space where members of the public can conduct research into New Zealand’s experience of war or tracing the military service of an ancestor or person of interest.

This permanent and full-time position provides research, content, and enquiry support for both Online Cenotaph and Pou Maumahara.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will;

Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Vā and He Korahi Māori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits including an award-winning well-being programme.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.

For more information or to apply visit: https://www.museumsaotearoa.org.nz/careers/jobs/collection-technician-research-support

He Oranga Tāngata ka ao   

Enriching lives: Inspiring discoveries