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 location on Pukekawa, the Auckland Domain. The role of Decant Specialist, Centenary Project is focused on delivering a programme of works to decant, pack and relocate collections from galleries into the collection store. This is a full-time position for a fixed term period of 18 months.
This role is responsible for:
Undertaking the safe decant of collection objects from galleries
Repacking and re-housing collection objects to agreed standards
Creating bespoke boxes, crates and mounts (3D) to house collection objects
Preparing objects for condition assessment, conservation stabilisation, re-housing and re-location
Re-organising collection stores under the guidance of Team Leader Centenary Decant Project and Project Manager Collection Special Projects
Plan and undertake object movements
Manage the storage of collections using lifting equipment and machinery
Create new collection database records and enhance information on existing records with updated information on the objects coming off display
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
A good understanding of collection management practices
Two years experience in the safe handling, packing and storing of objects
Demonstrate awareness, sound judgement, sensitivity and cultural competency around tikanga and the handling of taonga Māori and Pacific cultural material
Vernon database experience an advantage
Metal and/or wood working experience in particular crate and pallet making is desirable
Experience using mechanical equipment to access objects (e.g. forklift, wave lifter etc.) is desirable
Effective interpersonal and time management skills are essential
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and in cross-functional teams
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 2025. We may commence interviews prior to the closing date of the advert.
You must be eligible to currently work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. Please view the position description here or select the apply button to view if on the seek platform. Starting salary guide: $61,700 to $65,000 per annum dependant on experience.
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
