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 undertaking a new 24-month Provenance Research Establishment Project focused on taonga Māori. The project aims to establish a consistent approach to researching, documenting and communicating provenance, supporting the Museum's responsibilities to taonga and their communities.
The Provenance Research Technician will provide dedicated research and documentation support, working alongside curators, collection managers and other subject specialists. The project role will focus on identifying, retrieving and reviewing archival and documentary sources, primarily within the Museum's collections, and compiling research material for further analysis. The technician will also support the digitisation of relevant sources and ensure research findings are accurately and consistently recorded in the Museum's collection management system.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
To be successful in this fixed term role, you will offer:
A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or 1–3 years’ museum experience in a similar role.
Sound research and reference skills, with experience locating, reviewing and organising archival, documentary or pictorial material.
Experience using collection management systems or other databases in a museum context. Knowledge of Vernon CMS is highly desirable.
Experience in the safe handling and storage of archival, documentary or museum collection material.
Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
Awareness of tikanga Māori and an interest in the histories and contexts of taonga Māori, with a commitment to developing cultural capability.
An understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and their implications for the work of the Museum.
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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
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, 15 November 2026
You must be currently eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this 2-year fixed term position. Please review the full position description here or select the apply button to view on the seek platform. Starting salary guide: $62,000 - $65,000 per annum 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 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.
