Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas
Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.
Job Description
Join Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum as a Conservator in a pivotal full-time, fixed-term opportunity, offering a unique chance to contribute to the museum's future during an exciting time of change and renewal. This role comes at an important time as we embark on implementing our ambitious 5-year strategic plan, focusing on innovation, engagement, and the diversification of our modes of engagement to our collections.
You will be stepping in to cover for a valued team member on a career break, playing an important role in the physical care and conservation of our collections across Human History, Natural Sciences, and Documentary Heritage. This position offers the chance to work within a bicultural workplace committed to excellence and kaitiakitanga, upholding the principles of He Korahi Māori and Teu Le Vā.
Desired Skills and Experience
If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in conservation, we invite you to apply and join us in this unique period of growth and transformation.
To be successful in this fixed term role, you will offer:
A Tertiary qualification in the Conservation of Cultural Materials (essential)
Member of NZCCM or internationally recognised Conservation affiliations
A minimum of 5 years conservation experience in museums or heritage institutions
Experience with material analysis using FTIR, XRF, Oddy testing, and Microfader testing among others
Experience treating a wide range of objects and materials
Experience in working with taonga Māori or other culturally sensitive material
Understanding of Mātauranga Māori as it applies to cultural heritage collections
A collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal skills
Proven effective oral and written communication skills
Closing Date: 14 May, 2024
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Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Maori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits such as flexible work and leave and an award-winning wellbeing programme.
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, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
