Cultural Heritage Photographer – Digital Collections (Fixed-Term)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; In loco; NZD 68.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand's national museum in Wellington, seeks a Collections Photographer to cover parental leave. You will shoot two- and three-dimensional collection items, delivering high-quality images for access, research, and publication.

Join the Imaging and Rights team for a fixed-term, full-time role (40 hours/week) based at 55 Cable Street. Knowledge of te reo Maori and manaaki practices is valued; salary will reflect skills and experience.

Competenze

• Qualified in photography or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in a photographic studio with 3D objects using flash & constant lighting.
• Knowledge of digitisation workflows for 2D materials (negatives, prints, works on paper).
• Proficient in Adobe software; working knowledge of Capture One and Phase One systems; colour management workflows.

Mansioni

• Produce world-class digital images of collection items and taonga.
• Create faithful digital surrogates for access, research, and publication.
• Collaborate with the Imaging and Rights team to extend access and engage audiences.

Conoscenze

Photography qualification

Studio photography 3D objects

Digitisation workflows

Adobe software

Capture One/Phase One

Color management

Imaging standards (FADGI/Metamorfoze)

Documentation practices

Cultural awareness/Te Tiriti

Strumenti

Capture One

Phase One cameras

Adobe software

Descrizione del lavoro

Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand's national museum in Wellington, seeks a Collections Photographer to cover parental leave. You will shoot two- and three-dimensional collection items, delivering high-quality images for access, research, and publication.

Join the Imaging and Rights team for a fixed-term, full-time role (40 hours/week) based at 55 Cable Street. Knowledge of te reo Maori and manaaki practices is valued; salary will reflect skills and experience.