Collection Manager, Human History

Auckland War Memorial Museum

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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.

An opportunity exists for one full-time Collection Manager Human History to join the Museum for a fixed-term period of one year at an exciting time of redevelopment and renewal. The Museum my consider Job Sharing opportunities.

This position is part of the wider Collection and Research directorate and is one of the team responsible, for the expert physical care, processing and documentation of the Pacific and Archaeology collection.

This position will provide access to collections through hosting visitors, responding to enquiries and contributing to exhibitions, public programmes and collections online. This position may also provide support for the Pacific Access Project as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

This 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 this position.

To apply for this job, please apply online or go to our job site http://careers.aucklandmuseum.com and enter the job code 5871MUA

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