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
This permanent part-time (0.5 FTE/20hrs per week) position is part of the wider Collections and Research directorate and is responsible for assisting the Loans Officer to administer Auckland Museum’s exhibition loans programme through negotiation with lenders and borrowers, arrangement of loan logistics and robust documentation and record keeping. This position will focus primarily on processing incoming loans of objects as part of the future Gallery Renewal programme, while also coordinating existing long term incoming loan renewals and short-term loans for Auckland Museum’s temporary exhibitions programme as required.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will offer:
A relevant degree or relevant museum experience in Collection Management or Registration
Museum Studies diploma or degree (or be currently working towards one)
A full and current drivers’ licence is essential for this role
Proven knowledge and understanding of the principles of Museum Registration
Knowledge and experience of the requirements for safe handling, packing, transport, conservation, display and storage of museum objects to current museum standards
Knowledge of the requirements for accurate record keeping and preferably experience using the Vernon Collection Management System
A collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal skills
Good manual dexterity and the physical ability to use mechanical equipment to access objects
Cultural awareness and a strong desire to work in a values-led bicultural organisation
Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
You must be eligible to currently work in New Zealand to be considered for this permanent and part-time position. Starting salary guide $64,000 to $66,000 pa pro-rated as required. Please view the position description here or select the apply button to view 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 Vā and He Korahi Māori 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.
