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Te Papa is seeking a new curator in the area of Mollusc taxonomy. Te Papa’s research is focussed on the taxonomy of the biota of the New Zealand biogeographic region. With a high diversity and endemism of molluscs, and New Zealand’s largest collection of molluscs, this is an opportunity to bring high-calibre science skills and taxonomic research skills to the fore, to explore the diversity, relationships, origins and evolution of New Zealand’s unique fauna.  A key focus for the collection and related research is the gastropod and bivalve fauna of the New Zealand region.

This role requires:

  • A PhD and skills in Invertebrate science research, in relation to New Zealand and its fauna
  • Undertaking research projects that contribute to the key research themes within Te Papa’s science strategy and collections policy.
  • Developing, implementing and monitoring collection development plans in the context of Te Papa’s national obligations and expectations around key invertebrate fauna groups.
  • Ensuring that collection objects are managed in accordance with Te Papa’s collection care and practice framework, in storage, conservation and documentation
  • Experience of working with scientific objects and collections
  • An understanding of New Zealand’s molluscan biodiversity and its relationships with similar faunas globally
  • An ability to work with a range of communities, including fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary research activities with tangata whenua, and increasing ease of access to Te Papa’s collections for these important source communities
  • Life-long learning approaches and leadership skills, to assist yourself and others to develop your skills and competencies in activities such as science communication, preparing research and sampling plans, outreach to communities, specialised sampling or collection documentation activities.
  • An ability to develop funding bids and to work in international collaborative projects which delivery high quality science
  • A knowledge of regulations and international standards for collection care, maintenance and acquisition
  • Experience and comfort in communicating in a range of forms and media to diverse audiences
  • Familiarity with digital platforms and social media
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of museological outputs across exhibitions, digital channels, research publications and public programmes
  • A network of experts, communities and stakeholders you can bring to complement the team’s existing contact

For more information or to apply please visit our website at Jobs Tūranga mahi.