Collection Technician, Natural Sciences – Margaret Morley Cataloguing Project
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 a 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
In July 2016, Auckland Museum’s Marine Department was gifted the Mollusc Collection of approximately 8000 specimen lots from the late Mrs Margaret Morley. To document and incorporate this extension collection Auckland Museum is offering a 3 year fixed term and part time employment opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic museum professional to join the Museum in this project at an exciting time of redevelopment and renewal.
The Collection Technician, Natural Sciences – Margaret Morley Cataloguing Project will accession, rehouse and incorporate this collection of around 8000 specimen lots into the Marine Collections. They will be responsible for the expert physical care, handling, collection preparation and documentation. Managed by the Senior Collection Manager – Natural Sciences at a project level, this role will work closely with the Collection Manager, Curators and other Natural Sciences Cataloguing Technicians. 24 hours per week is required on this project and the plan would be to spread this across 3 working days.
To be successful in this fixed term role, you will offer/possess:
- Relevant museum experience including object handling, cataloguing and packing
- Subject knowledge relevant to the Museum’s Natural Science collections, in particular Marine
- Demonstrated understanding of taxonomy and Linnaean classification
- Knowledge of and interest in New Zealand flora and/or fauna
- Collection database experience is essential, preferably in Vernon CMS
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills, as well as a strong work ethic
- A relevant degree is desirable
You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this position.
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.
To apply for this job, please apply online http://careers.aucklandmuseum.com and enter the job code 13190.
