Collections Photographer (Fixed term)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; Wellington; In loco; NZD 68.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Te Papa Tongarewa seeks a skilled Collections Photographer for a fixed-term role from January to July 2027 in Wellington. You will produce world-class digital images of a range of items, from negatives and prints to taonga and 3D objects, supporting access, research, and publishing.

Working with the Imaging and Rights team, you will apply technical excellence, meticulous documentation, and colour-management standards to create faithful surrogates while aligning with te reo Māori and Mana Taonga

Competenze

• A qualification in photography or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working in a photographic studio environment with 3D objects using both flash and constant lighting.
• Technical knowledge of digitisation workflows of two-dimensional materials such as negatives, photographic prints, and works on paper.
• Advanced skills in Adobe software and working knowledge of Capture One, Phase One camera systems, and colour management workflows.
• Understanding of imaging standards such as FADGI or Metamorfoze.

Mansioni

• Produce world-class digital images of collection items including two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.
• Collaborate with the Imaging and Rights team to ensure accurate representations for access, research, and publishing.
• Apply tight quality control and documentation practices for digital surrogates.

Conoscenze

Photographic studio

3D object handling

Digitisation workflows

Adobe Creative Cloud

Capture One

Phase One camera systems

Colour management

Formazione

Photography qualification or equivalent experience

Strumenti

Capture One

Phase One camera systems

Adobe software

Color management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job DescriptionCollections Photographer (Fixed term position, January-July 2027)Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa | WellingtonAre you a skilled photographer with a passion for cultural heritage, technical excellence, and storytelling through images?At Te Papa Tongarewa, Aotearoa New Zealand's national museum, we're looking for a talented Collections Photographer to join our Imaging and Rights team on a fixed term basis to cover parental leave. This is an exciting opportunity to help unlock access to one of the nation's most significant collections by creating high-quality digital images that connect people with taonga, tell stories, foster knowledge and increase engagement online and beyond.About the roleAs Collections Photographer, you will produce world-class digital images of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional collection items. From photographic negatives and works on paper through to culturally significant taonga and complex three-dimensional objects, you'll combine technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail to create faithful digital surrogates for public access, research, publishing, and collection management purposes.Working closely with the wider Collection Care and Access team you will help extend Te Papa's reach beyond its walls by making collections more accessible to communities throughout Aotearoa and around the world.What you'll bringWe're looking for someone who combines technical excellence with a collaborative and culturally aware approach. We welcome applications from photographers at different career stages.Ideally, you will have:A qualification in photography or equivalent professional experience.Experience working in a photographic studio environment with 3D objects using both flash and constant lighting.Technical knowledge of digitisation workflows of two-dimensional materials such as negatives, photographic prints, and works on paper.Advanced skills in Adobe software and working knowledge of Capture One, Phase One camera systems, and colour management workflows.An understanding of international imaging standards such as FADGI or Metamorfoze.Strong organisational skills, accurate documentation practices, and a commitment to quality control.A willingness to learn and engage with te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Papa's Mana Taonga philosophy.Bonus skillsExperience in a museum, gallery, archive, or collection-based environmentExperience in macro photography of natural history subjects (such as insects, botanical specimens, geological samples, or other scientific collections)Why Te Papa?At Te Papa, you'll be part of an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and the unique stories of Aotearoa. You'll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute to nationally significant projects, and help ensure New Zealand's collections are preserved and shared for future generations.If you're excited by the challenge of combining photography, technology, and cultural heritage in a world-class museum environment, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and help connect people, to our taonga and their stories.Tuia te tangata, tuia ngā kōrero, tuia ngā taonga.Other InformationThis is a full-time fixed term position, 40 hours per week, based at Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington.Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken. The starting salary will be between $67,669 - $80,357 based on skills, experience and internal relativities.How to applyPlease submit your CV and a cover letter via jobs.tepapa.govt.nz.Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026If you have questions, please askFor a confidential discussion, contact [e-mail]