Tamaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Ko Tamaki Paenga Hira, hewaengarahi ake, he ngakau mahaki mo te kaitiakitanga taonga pu korero, pakiwaitara, korero tipua ano hoki mai i nga kai para korero.
Auckland Museum is an influential, much-loved organisation at the centre of Auckland’s identity, committed to outstanding management of its extensive collections and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum’s stories.
Auckland Museum currently has a fixed-term (6 months) opportunity for a highly motivated Collection Manager Acquisitions to join the Museum at an exciting time of redevelopment and renewal.
The position is part of the wider Collection and Research team and is responsible, as one of a team, for the expert processing and documentation of recently acquired Human History collection items.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A relevant degree
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills and a strong work ethic
- Relevant museum experience including object handling and packing
- Subject knowledge in history and/or applied arts and design
- Knowledge of Tikanga Maori
- A current driver’s licence
- An ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays and/or weekends
This role along with the contribution of the broader Collections and Research team is at the heart of many of the Museum’s aspirations. The collections, and knowledge about them, are often the essential raw material for exhibitions, programmes and events for family, formal education and tourist audiences.
The role is as varied as the working environment and will require enthusiasm, hard work, warmth and flexibility.
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 and reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for these positions.
To apply for this position, please visit the AWMM website and search using the job title.
YOU MUST APPLY VIA OUR CAREERS SITE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED INCORRECTLY WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
