Te Papa is seeking a Coordinator to join its Collection Services team. This newly established position provides effective administrative and coordination support to a diverse team spanning such roles as Collection Managers and Conservators to Exhibition Installers.
Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, you will also provide dedicated support to the Manager Science and Humanities Collections. Alongside your core coordination responsibilities, you will also assist with the compliance and reporting functions that support the wider Team.
Ideally you will have a relevant qualification in administration, museum studies or human resources, and a minimum 3 years of recent experience in a similar administrative or coordination role. A proven interest in working within a museum environment combined with an understanding of collection management would be an advantage. It is essential that you have a sound knowledge of administrative practices and proven experience in quality people focussed service delivery.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have strong coordination experience
- An aptitude for administration and attention to detail
- Be a strong team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, outcome focused work ethic.
Applicants must be able to legally live and work in NZ permanently.
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Previous applicants for this position are welcome to reapply however Te Papa’s ideal candidate would have a strong interest in working in a museum environment.
