Museums Jobs & Opportunities

Musical Entertainer

Organisation/person name: 
Wellington Zoo
Job summary: 
If you are person with musical talets who loves animals and interacting with children we would love to hear from you!
Key skills sought: 
  •  Musical ability – play an instrument
  • Ability to interact with children
  • Outgoing
  • Good command of English
This opportunity is: 
Unpaid
Closing date: 
Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Head of Public Programmes

Organisation/person name: 
Auckland Museum
Job summary: 
Are you the person to transform visitor experiences at AWMM through exhibitions, events, outreach and learning? If so, read on…
Key skills sought: 

The Head of Public Programmes will bring exceptional creative leadership and high level management

This opportunity is: 
Paid
Closing date: 
Friday, 25 May 2012

Head of Research

Organisation/person name: 
Auckland Museum
Job summary: 
To help us make good progress with getting things in place we are seeking a dynamic, well-connected researcher or experienced research officer
Key skills sought: 

This role will suit an experienced researcher who understands research funding agencies and mechanisms and commands respect within the research community.

This opportunity is: 
Paid
Closing date: 
Friday, 25 May 2012

Tumuaki – Maori Projects and Development

Organisation/person name: 
Auckland Museum
Job summary: 
In order to deliver on our aspirations, we need to fortify Māori leadership in the area of Māori Projects and Development.
Key skills sought: 
a thorough, personal understanding of the needs and protocols of local and national iwi and someone that has the intellect and wisdom to perceive fresh opportunities for the Museum
This opportunity is: 
Paid
Closing date: 
Thursday, 31 May 2012

VMR Audience Researcher

Organisation/person name: 
Auckland Museum
Job summary: 
An opportunity exists for a highly motivated Audience Researcher to join the Museum’s Visitor and Market Research team at an exciting time of redevelopment and renewal.
Key skills sought: 

A passion for dynamic museums and for working in a cross functional team environment, a post-graduate qualification in a related field

This opportunity is: 
Paid
Closing date: 
Monday, 28 May 2012

Digital Imaging Technician

Organisation/person name: 
Nelson Provincial Museum
Job summary: 
The Nelson Provincial Museum is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to join the Information Services team in the role of Digital Imaging Technician.
Key skills sought: 
Experience with Digital Photography and an appreciation of all photographic processes, experience with Adobe Photoshop and related tools such as Adobe Bridge
This opportunity is: 
Paid
Closing date: 
Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Business Support Manager

Organisation/person name: 
Te Papa Tongarewa
Job summary: 
In this customer facing role, you will lead the team delivering the financial processing and administrative support for Te Papa
Key skills sought: 

Ability to motivate and lead a team to deliver quality service to the organisation is vital to the success of the position. A good working knowledge of financial systems

This opportunity is: 
Paid
Closing date: 
Monday, 28 May 2012

Content Services Officer

Organisation/person name: 
Otago Museum
Job summary: 
Think you've got what it takes to assist our Content Services Coordinator to ensure high quality text-based outcomes throughout all areas of the Museum? We're looking for a switched on editing whizz
Key skills sought: 

We're looking for a switched on editing whizz with an aptitude for managing time and workflow.

This opportunity is: 
Paid
Closing date: 
Friday, 1 June 2012

Two Sales Assistants

Organisation/person name: 
Te Papa Tongarewa
Job summary: 
We currently have a vacancy for two part-time Sales Assistants to join our successful retail team working across our three stores for a minimum of either 20 or 32 hours per week.
Key skills sought: 

You will have excellent knowledge and experience of selling in a busy retail environment and will enjoy providing exceptional customer service.

This opportunity is: 
Paid
Closing date: 
Monday, 11 June 2012