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Exhibition Technician

MOTAT is seeking a versatile technician to help build, install, and maintain our visitor-facing exhibitions.

No two days are the same as an Exhibition Technician. You’ll use your range of hands-on skills, working with different tools and materials to help build, fabricate, prototype, install and deinstall exhibitions and other experiences at MOTAT. Part of a dedicated team of technicians you’ll also help maintain and repair MOTAT’s exhibitions to keep them looking just right for visitors. A team player, you’ll need to communicate well as well as being able to work independently, reliably and to meet deadlines. There will be periods when the job will be labour-intensive and involve heavy lifting.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

  • Experience in a range of building and construction materials, tools and techniques
  • The ability to diagnose basic mechanical and technical problems and develop solutions
  • A full driver’s licence
  • Forklift licence (desirable)
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly and interpret instructions accurately
  • Experience of handling museum or other precious objects
  • Awareness of working within a visitor-facing organisation.

By joining the MOTAT team, you will also receive great benefits such as a day off on your birthday, additional Kiwisaver contributions, and a MOTAT Mates pass.

View full position description and to apply here

Applications close: Thursday 11 May, however we reserve the right to screen and interview applicants before the close date.