Museum Collections Specialist (Part-time - 24 Hours)

Far North District Council; Kaitaia; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Kiwi Saver

Life Insurance

Will package

Job summary

Far North District Council is seeking a Museum Collections Specialist to join Te Ahu Museum & Archives in a 0.60 FTE position (24 hours per week). You will care for, document, preserve and enable access to taonga and collections, working with the Curator to support research, exhibitions, loans and public programmes.

Essential requirements include a Museum diploma or relevant degree, 3–5 years in the GLAM sector, Vernon CMS knowledge, Te Tiriti understanding, tikanga Māori engagement, and a NZ

Qualifications

• Museum diploma or other relevant degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in the GLAM sector.
• Knowledge of Vernon CMS and cataloguing.

Responsibilities

• Preserve and care for archive, heritage and museum collections.
• Create, maintain and enhance collection records within Vernon CMS.
• Support acquisitions, accessioning and collection development.
• Facilitate access to collections for community, visitors and researchers.
• Assist with incoming/outgoing collection loans.
• Prepare objects and collection info for exhibitions/public programmes.
• Support volunteers and others in collection spaces.
• Contribute to stewardship of the Far North’s significant cultural collection.

Skills

GLAM experience

Communication

Digital skills

Te Tiriti knowledge

Education

Museum diploma

Degree in related field

Tools

Vernon CMS

Job description

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Museum Collections Specialist (Part-time - 24 Hours)

Are you passionate about preserving history, protecting taonga, and ensuring the stories of Te Hiku o Te Ika remain accessible for generations to come?

Te Wero – The Challenge

Far North District Council is seeking a Museum Collections Specialist to join the team at Te Ahu Museum & Archives in a 0.60 FTE position (24 hours per week).

Reporting to the Manager of Te Ahu Museum & Archives, you'll play a vital role in the care, documentation, preservation, and accessibility of the museum's documentary heritage, archives, and taonga collections. Working closely with the Curator, you'll help ensure best-practice collection management while supporting research, exhibitions, loans, and public programmes.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with significant heritage collections while helping connect our communities with their stories and history.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preserving and caring for archive, heritage, and museum collections.

• Creating, maintaining, and enhancing collection records within Vernon CMS.

• Supporting acquisitions, accessioning, and collection development activities.

• Facilitating community, visitor, and researcher access to collections.

• Assisting with incoming and outgoing collection loans.

• Preparing objects and collection information for exhibitions and public programmes.

• Supporting volunteers and others working within collection spaces.

• Contributing to the ongoing stewardship of one of the Far North's most significant cultural collections.

I ā koe - About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A Museum diploma or other relevant degree.

• 3 – 5 years of experience in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) sector

• Knowledge of the Collection Management System (Vernon) and experience in cataloguing collections is highly desirable. Knowledge and understanding digital collections and digital outputs.

• Having sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga, history and heritage of the communities in the Te Hiku o Te Ika region is important.

• An understanding and commitment to tikanga Māori in daily practice and te reo Māori where appropriate to support meaningful engagement.

• Prior experience packing and handling Museum collection items.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in digital technologies and a willingness to embrace innovation.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a current clean full New Zealand Driver licence.

• As this position includes visits to schools and work within facilities regularly accessed by children and young people, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo and pass a Ministry of Justice criminal history check and policy vetting process.

Tā mātou āroha – What We Offer

Far North District Council are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a progressive and growing council filled with like-minded people who love what they do and are committed to providing superior services to residents and their community.

You will be given all the tools of the trade to hit the ground running.

• Learning & Development plan to ensure your ongoing growth

• The salary for this position is Grade 14 within Council's salary structure (Band: $76,021 to $89,436 pro rata per annum) dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Kiwi Saver.

• Free $100,000 life insurance scheme (conditions apply).

• Free Will package, so that if the unexpected happens your family is supported.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that supports access needs to ensure every applicant can participate fully and confidently. This is in line with our Accessibility Policy, supports the Te Tai Tokerau Regional Accessibility Strategy, and upholds the values of mana tangata, manaakitanga, mahi tahi, whanaungatanga and āhurutanga. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs when making your application.

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