We are recruiting for a permanent, full-time Exhibition Technician at 40 hours per week. Reporting to the Manager Exhibitions Services, this position sits within the Collections and Research Directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the group that is home to Te Papa's core museological practices.
You will be responsible for all practical areas of exhibition installation, deinstallation, and maintenance. This includes construction of exhibition displays and furniture, object handling and transportation You'll also assist the wider Collection Services team with object support storage, transits and display supports for collection items when required.
To be successful in the role, you'll bring:
- a minimum of three years of experience in a museum, gallery or institution with museum practice, conservation techniques or display production
- proven experience in exhibition installation, deinstallation, and maintenance activities, including the handling of collection items
- the ability to interpret design plans for installation and construction drawings for fabrication
- a thorough understanding of Collection Management and Conservation requirements during exhibition installation
- experience with materials such as acrylic, resins, fabrics and paint, and competent in carpentry and/or metal work, including associated equipment such as table saws, lathe, mill, TIG/MIG welding, jig and drop saws etc.
- a sound knowledge and application of safe workshop practices.
- awareness of cultural considerations. Knowledge of Māori protocols when handling, supporting and displaying Taonga
- a can-do attitude, and the ability to work positively and collaboratively as part of a team, and on shared projects actively contributing to a supportive, and inclusive working environment. Excellent time management, the ability to work under instruction, and to work in time pressured environments
- physically fit and capable to fulfil the role - including working at heights, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying loads
- full driver's licence.
Te Papa stands proud as an iconic national building housing the treasures of the nation and is a vibrant destination for both national and international visitors. Biculturalism is a founding philosophy and practice of Te Papa designed to explore the contribution of Māori language and culture to the life, culture and activities of the museum in small and large ways. Te Papa fosters and nurtures cross-cultural capability, the ability of people of different cultural backgrounds to interact with one another in positive and uplifting ways.
The starting salary for this position will be between $67,669 to $80,357 pa with further room for progression through the band. Offers will be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by the candidate and those required of the role, and internal relativities with other employees.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.
Applications close on Friday, 2 August 2024.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact amber.baldock@tepapa.govt.nz
To Apply
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