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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 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.
A thrilling opportunity exists for a highly motivated Collection Technician to join the Relocations team at Auckland Museum on a 1 year fixed term basis at an exciting time of redevelopment and renewal.
The role of Collection Technician – Relocations is focused on delivering the programme of works to decant and relocate collections from the collection stores and exhibition gallery spaces. This project will enable the Future Museum Phase I programme of gallery renewal and major building upgrade works currently underway. These works will support a wide range of future programmes which are the basis of the Museum’s revised onsite, offsite and online programmes anticipated by Future Museum.
The Collection Technician – Relocations position is a unique opportunity for candidates with a collection management background to be involved in a major museum redevelopment programme within a leading cultural icon.
To be successful in this fixed term role, you will offer;
- 1-2 years relevant museum experience with good overall understanding of collection management disciplines, with Vernon database experience an advantage
- Experience in packing and handling diverse collection objects is essential
- Awareness of and experience working with sensitive cultural material in relation to museum collections, especially knowledge of Tikanga Maori
- Crate and pallet making experience is desirable
- Proven effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills (including tact, discretion, flexibility and confidentiality)
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and in cross-functional teams
- Empathy for bringing the Museum alive, being part of its team, and a well-developed sense of public/community accountability
To apply for this job, please apply online or go to our job site http://careers.aucklandmuseum.com and enter the job code 11852.
You must be eligible to currently work in New Zealand to apply for this fixed term position.
This is a great opportunity for candidates 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.
