Mō mātou | About us 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
Mō te tūranga | About the role The Museum is embarking on a series of building works and gallery renewals leading up to the celebration of the 100-year anniversary (in 2029) of the museum being in our current building on Pukekawa, the Auckland Domain. This role Conservator, Centenary Project will determine and implement an effective conservation approach in the planning and delivery of collection relocation and gallery decant project through preventive and remedial conservation to ensure safety and stability of objects during planned redevelopment works.
This role is responsible for:
Surveying the condition of collections being decanted from galleries
Contributing to the planning and prioritisation of gallery object decants and storage relocations
Undertaking conservation and stabilisation of objects
Documenting the treatment on database records
Noting which objects require further attention
Advising staff on the handling and safe packing of objects
Preparation of and packing of objects
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
A degree in materials conservation with a minimum of two years conservation experience
Experience working in a team undertaking bulk packing and relocation of museum collection material
Up-to-date knowledge of current professional thinking around Preventive Conservation
Competency in Word, Excel and Collection Management Databases e.g. Vernon
An ability to effectively and constructively communicate conservation concerns
Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and in cross-functional teams
Experience working with Pacific and Māori cultural material
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Availability to purchase additional annual leave
An award-winning wellbeing programme including free membership with Boost app and Myeveryday wellbeing.
An active social club which is part of the fabric of Museum life
Life insurance from your first day and discounted Health Insurance
Free museum membership and other staff discounts
Discounted onsite parking
Accredited by Rainbow tick
Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!
Closing Date: Sunday, 16 March 2024. We may commence interviews prior to the closing date of the advert.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Please view the position description here or select the apply button to view if on the seek platform.
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.
He Oranga Tangata ka ao
Enriching lives. Inspiring discoveries
