Collections Manager - Human History & Firearms

Museums Aotearoa; Auckland; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Availability to purchase additional 1–

Job summary

Auckland War Memorial Museum is seeking a skilled Collection Manager, Human History, to care for and unlock access to our War and Social History collections. You will work with curators and researchers to support acquisitions, exhibitions and public programmes, with a focus on firearms and munitions collections under Arms Act 2026.

You’ll bring at least 3 years’ experience in collections management, Vernon CMS knowledge, and a NZ firearms licence, plus a Full NZ driver’s licence, enabling robust

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a Collection Manager or similar role.
• Knowledge of firearms management and regulatory requirements for firearms.
• Experience with collection management systems; Vernon preferred.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and retrospective acquisitions for War and Social History, documenting, labelling and safe housing.
• Advise on storage, packing, logistics and costs for acquisitions and loans.
• Facilitate access to the collections for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage access, care, secure storage and audit of firearms and munitions.
• Provide specialist support to Head of Documentary Heritage & Human History under Arms Act duties.
• Maintain current procedural and operational documentation; ensure safe handling of dangerous materials.

Skills

3+ years experience

Firearms licence awareness

Vernon CMS experience

Driver's licence

Online systems knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification or Museum Studies

Tools

Vernon CMS

Finding aids / databases

Job description

Auckland War Memorial Museum is seeking a skilled Collection Manager, Human History, to care for and unlock access to our War and Social History collections. You will work with curators and researchers to support acquisitions, exhibitions and public programmes, with a focus on firearms and munitions collections under Arms Act 2026.

You’ll bring at least 3 years’ experience in collections management, Vernon CMS knowledge, and a NZ firearms licence, plus a Full NZ driver’s licence, enabling robust