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
As Collections Documentation Technician you will be an integral member of the Collections Documentation team, improving and understanding our collections information. We have a full-time but fixed term opportunity, running till late November 2026. In this role you will:
ensure museum collections are accounted for and accessible
conduct inventory, enhanced cataloguing and, where necessary, audits of collections
use paper records to identify and improve the collection information within our collection management system
where necessary, create high quality digital images
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
Several years’ experience using collection management systems or other databases in a museum context
Demonstrated solid understanding of collection management disciplines including documentation and object handling
Strong attention to detail is essential
Ability to work closely with others but also independently if necessary
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Flexible work arrangements to enhance your work and home life
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 website benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!
Closing Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
You must be currently eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this fixed term 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
