Mo te tunga | About the roleOur National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy plays an important role in Aotearoa's unique naval heritage and we take great pride in being able to:Protect, preserve and care for our taonga.Connect with our whakapapa and our stories.Ensure that sacrifice is never forgotten.Understanding our history, culture and place in the world today.In addition, the Navy Museum provides a primary place of connection between the public and the Navy. As such the Museum is critical tool for the Navy in terms of reputation, communications, public relations and recruiting.In this role you will be responsible for the care and documentation of the Navy Museum's collections and for the administration of the RNZN's Fleet Trophy collection. You will ensure appropriate collection care, storage and movement at all times, and facilitate access to the collections, both physical and intellectual.The role includes the supervision of Collection Assistants, as well as collection volunteersNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and ExperienceWe are seeking a person with a thorough understanding of museum registration practice including accessioning, documentation and loans. You will have several years of relevant experience in a museum or similar institution.You will have a wide ranging knowledge of collection management practice, including the principles of preventative conservation, and an awareness of current and changing museum issues such as access, digital collecting and ethical issues.We are looking for experience with the following:Object packing and freighting.Collection management databases, preferably Vernon CMS.Digitisation including object photography.Preparing and installing exhibitions and displays.Effectively managing staff and volunteers.Managing collection related projects.Our ideal candidate will have a Tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to the museum's collections, and a post-graduate qualification in museum studies or equivalent.Nou te rourou | What's in it for youYour skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the .NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. We're recognised for our efforts; being Rainbow Tick Certified, holding a Gender Tick Advanced Accreditation. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.Me pehea te tuku tono |
