Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Ko Tāmaki Paenga Hira, hewaengarahi ake, he ngakau mahaki mo te kaitiakitanga taonga pu korero, pakiwaitara, korero tipua ano hoki mai i ngā 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.
Auckland Museum is offering a 2.5 year fixed term employment opportunity for a highly motivated Collection Manager to join the Museum at an exciting time of redevelopment and renewal. The Project Collection Manager – Natural Sciences will support the delivery of new galleries and permanent exhibitions throughout Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum within scope of the Phase One Gallery Renewal Programme. They will be responsible for the expert physical care, handling, collection preparation, documentation and access to Auckland Museum’s natural science collections. Managed by the Senior Collection Manager – Natural Sciences at a project level, this role will work closely with the Project Manager, Curators and the Gallery Renewal team to develop and deliver galleries and associated projects.
To be successful in this role, you will offer/possess;
- A degree relevant to the Museum’s natural science collections
- Demonstrated knowledge of Linnaean classification and biological taxonomic systems
- Ability to undertake fieldwork to collection specimens from a range of different environments is desirable
- Knowledge of New Zealand and regional Pacific flora and fauna is highly desirable
- Collection database experience is also highly desirable
- Understanding of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and in cross-functional teams
- Understanding of the principles and practice of the Treaty of Waitangi, and the implications of this for the work of the museum
The Project Collection Manager – Natural Sciences will play a vital role in the Museum’s key strategic Future Museum aspirations and help deliver on Auckland War Memorial Museum’s guiding principle of kaitiakitanga – providing care for the collections and stories entrusted to us. Your contribution will be key in sharing our collections with our communities and providing exciting and compelling exhibition experiences for visitors to Auckland Museum.
If you have collection management experience in a museum or gallery context, are enthusiastic, hardworking, personable, flexible and keen to become part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific, please apply now.
You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this position.
To apply for this job, please apply online or go to our job site http://careers.aucklandmuseum.com and enter the job code 10391SK.
