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 an influential, much-loved organisation at the centre of Auckland’s identity, committed to developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events and educational programmes.
This exciting new role provides a high level of curatorial expertise in New Zealand Aotearoa and Pacific manuscript, ephemera and oral history material, both analogue and digital. Responsible for shaping these collections, promoting access and contributing to exhibitions and public programmes, this is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to achieving AM’s Future Museum vision.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- extensive knowledge of, vision and commitment to New Zealand Aotearoa and Pacific documentary heritage
- experience in shaping and stewardship of both analogue and digital born materials
- deep understanding of the interpretive value of these materials and as a core resource for museum-based research, both in physical and online contexts
- strong networks and collaborative relationships at local, national and international levels
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 click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 7830MA.
