Curator - Textiles

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Defence community savings schemes

Job summary

New Zealand Government, National Army Museum, seeks a Curator - Textiles to care for and develop a premier military textile collection. You will research, catalog and document textiles while maintaining provenance and supporting researchers and the public with expert information.

Experience in museum, heritage or collection environments is valued. A degree in related fields and a current driver’s licence are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Basic sewing machine skills would be advantageous.
• Experience cataloguing and maintaining collection records.
• Degree in Museum Studies, History, Heritage, Conservation or a related field.
• Museum, heritage, collections or conservation experience.
• A current full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Caring for, preserving and developing the National Army Museum textile collection.
• Researching, cataloguing and documenting military textiles.
• Maintaining accurate collection records and provenance information.
• Leading preventative collection care activities.
• Providing collection information to researchers, stakeholders and the public.

Skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Sewing basics

Cataloguing

Driver's licence

Education

Degree in Museum Studies

Heritage/Conservation related degree

Job description

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As Curator - Textiles, you will be responsible for the care, research, documentation and development of the National Army Museum's textile collection. Working within a close-knit team, you'll help preserve and share the stories of New Zealand soldiers through one of the country's largest military textile collections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Caring for, preserving and developing the National Army Museum textile collection
• Researching, cataloguing and documenting military textiles
• Maintaining accurate collection records and provenance information
• Leading preventative collection care activities
• Providing collection information to researchers, stakeholders and the public

The salary for this role starts at $74,124 with a midpoint of $82,239, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working independently and taking ownership of their work. You'll bring a keen eye for detail, strong research skills, and a genuine interest in preserving and sharing New Zealand's military heritage. Experience working with museum, heritage or collection-based environments will be highly regarded.

We're seeking the following skills/qualifications:

• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Basic sewing machine skills would be advantageous
• Experience cataloguing and maintaining collection records
• Degree in Museum Studies, History, Heritage, Conservation or a related field
• Museum, heritage, collections or conservation experience
• A current full driver's licence

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

• Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community.

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