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
The Museum holds one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent documentary heritage collections and research libraries. The Collection Manager, Publications is responsible for the expert physical care, processing, and documentation of the Museum’s publication collections. The collections include a range of formats: books, pamphlets, serials and newspapers, maps, and plans. This permanent and full-time role is responsible for ordering and cataloguing all new publications acquired for the various publication collections across the Museum including the departmental libraries, as well as retrospective cataloguing as required. It also manages the Museum’s serials subscriptions and maintains bibliographic metadata.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will offer:
A recognised library and information qualification, or a degree/qualification in a field relevant to this position’s activities; or at least 3 years’ equivalent working experience in a special collection archive/library or relevant GLAM sector role.
Experience in cataloguing a range of published formats, with a strong interest in rare book cataloguing
Familiarity with bibliographic standards, vocabularies and classification schemes including knowledge of AACR2, RDA, MARC, and Library of Congress and Ngā Upoko Tukutuku Māori Subject Headings
A familiarity with collection management systems (Vernon preferred)
Experience in the handling and storage of heritage publication formats
Problem-solving skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to prioritise tasks and work collaboratively
An understanding of the principles and practice of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
A full New Zealand Drivers Licence
Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. Please review the full position description here or select the apply button to view on the seek platform. Starting salary guide: $72,500 to $77,000 dependant on relevant 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.
