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
We are undertaking an exciting new digital infrastructure project, developing a new API for our two main online access platforms Online Cenotaph and Collections Online, and we seek an experienced Data Analyst to join the project team.
This is a one-year and full-time contract to prepare, validate and optimize museum collection data for integration into the new Collections Online API. The role will focus on data cleaning, export, ingestion, and testing processes in addition to supporting partner data export mapping and quality assurance to ensure the API delivers high-quality, reliable information to users and partners.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
A Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Stats, Math, Computer Science, IT, Data or Business Analytics
Methodical and accurate approach with attention to detail
Proven strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Sound knowledge of and experience with databases and data management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Solid communication skills
Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
Prior exposure to the following would be advantageous: Vernon Collection Management System, Open Refine and/or Open APIs
An understanding of linked data, open access and big data is desirable
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 benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!
Closing Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026
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 on the seek platform. Salary guide: $70,000 to $78,000 pa, dependent on relevant qualifications and 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
