Mo te tunga | About the roleOverlooking both Ruapehu and Tongariro maunga, this role truly is about creating the best possible experience for our visitors, while preserving our past and legacy. This role will have you developing and managing the expansive collection, while overseeing the exhibition programme. You will be integral in enabling your team to develop and grow within the museum and heritage space.A typical day might include:Ensuring the effective management and safe custody of the museum's collection.Providing advice on the development of the collection in accordance with acquisition and disposal policies.Preparing exhibition briefing material for staff, visitor hosts, and external agencies.Contributing to the development, management and leadership of the National Army Museum team as a harmonious and enthusiastic group, maximising their outputs.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will have an extensive background in the Museum sector (5+ years) with considerable practical experience in both project and personnel management. You will have proven experience in developing/overseeing collections and exhibitions.Additionally, you will also possess:Excellent technical knowledge related to the management of collections.The ability to prioritise tasks to meet timeframes and effectively manage changing priorities.A proven ability to produce written material such as catalogues, exhibition story lines and concepts, business cases and other promotional material.A Museum qualification at post graduate level is highly desirable, but considerable experience in the museum sector will be greatly beneficial.Waiouru is a remote working location. To get the most out of this role (and its location), we suggest taking up mountain biking, hiking, skiing, hunting/fishing, nature-photography, or anything that benefits from a vast outdoor landscape. Our ideal candidate will already be the outdoors type, excited by the prospect of living within the central plateau.Please note: This role will require domestic travel to NZDF camps and bases, therefore a full and clean Driver's License is essential.Mo matou | About UsThe National Army Museum's vision is to engage New Zealander's in the stories of our soldiers and the history of our Army: to show how these have shaped our identity as a country and our place in the world; and thereby to help create a nation which understands and values its military dimensions.The Museum has a core public responsibility to collect and communicate material including stories about New Zealand's Army and make this relevant for current and future generations. The Museum is the kaitiaki of the taonga of the New Zealand Army.Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. Nou te rourou | What's in it for youNZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, or family circumstances.In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:.Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.Free access to gyms and pools.Waiouru!Variety, challenge, and a chance to influence.Me pehea te tuku tono |
