Outstanding Collections Career Opportunity

Are you a passionate, committed collections professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Nelson Provincial Museum is looking for a strategic and experienced candidate to join our Leadership team in this key role.

About the Role

As the Collections Leader, you will:

• Lead and manage the Collections team
• Have responsibility for the care and accessibility of the Museum’s collections

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience
• A post-graduate qualification in Museum Studies or similar relevant subject
• At least five years’ collection management experience
• Strong familiarity with all aspects of preventative conservation and navigating building services and facilities
• Experience working with collections with prescribed storage needs
• Technical understanding of information and web-based systems
• Experience working with iwi Māori
• Experience working with taonga Māori and understanding of relevant tikanga and legislation
• Previous experience in a similar or 2IC role is desirable
• Current Driver’s License is essential
• Experience in a collection move desirable

Personal Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A creative approach to engagement and access for our visitors
• Authority and flexibility in coordinating and influencing activities across the organisation and with various stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically and see the big picture
• Project management skills with an ability to see things through to completion
• A team player who works collaboratively, internally and externally
• Customer focus and the ability to look at operations from the visitor’s perspective
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel within New Zealand occasionally
• Ability to work occasional evenings when requested
• Ability to perform physical duties as required for the movement of art and packing

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today by sending your resume and a cover letter to andi.houston@museumnp.org.nz or visit Our People — Nelson Provincial Museum to learn more.

Join us and be part of something exceptional!