Hocken Library Registrar

HOCKEN COLLECTIONS - UARE TAOKA O HAKENA About our team/Mo te tima The Hocken is one of New Zealand's foremost research libraries with nationally significant cultural collections reflecting and documenting the history, cultures and natural environments of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific.
The Art and Photography collection contains over 18,000 art works ranging in date and media from 21st century paintings and mixed media works to 18th and 19th century drawings, prints and paintings, in addition to over 1 million historic photographs.
Every year the Hocken presents a changing exhibition programme of up to three or four shows, including new art by the Frances Hodgkins Fellow, in addition to exhibitions focussing on collection-based and loaned works.
Other Hocken collections include Music, Ephemera, Publications and Archives.
The Hocken is one of only a few University of Otago facilities open to the general public and is a vital contributor to the academia of the University and its public outreach to our communities.
We welcome all visitors, including artists, curators, art and cultural enthusiasts and experts, lecturers, classes and students along with independent researchers from around Aotearoa and the world.
The role/Te mahi As Hocken Registrar, you will be based in the much-loved Art and Photography collection, where you'll play a critical role in the digital and physical care and documentation of these permanent collections.
You'll create and maintain detailed physical and data-based storage systems, maintain best practices and monitor preservation standards in art handling, art movements, loans and the registration of new acquisitions to the collection.
In addition to providing specialist research services when required, you'll actively contribute to the development of plans and strategies that enhance library operational effectiveness, including the implementation of an ambitious digitisation programme.
As well as overseeing a busy incoming and outgoing art works loans schedule, you'll also work and liaise with on and off-site curators, artists and technicians on exhibition related activities including logistics and planning.
The position reports to the Head Curator, Hocken Art and Photography Collections and works with a collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive Hocken Library team.
Your skills and experience/Ka pukeka me ka wheako You will easily build professional relationships, share knowledge and practical experiences.
Aware of current trends and developments, you'll have: A well-developed understanding of Aotearoa's art and cultural history.
Knowledge and experience of working with and within a public collecting institution and working with a team.
Experience handling delicate cultural materials such as art works and photographs.
An understanding of the kinds of formal paperwork, loan and donation documents, copyright and the ethical practices required for the professional care of an art collection.
Other key skills include: An arts or fine arts degree and/or a Museum Studies qualification along with experience working in a public gallery/museum environment, with a permanent collection and a changing exhibition programme.
Previous experience in collection care and/or registration work and the packing and transport of art works and taonga.
Cultural awareness including experience handling taonga and liaising with other professionals and key stakeholders including individuals and communities.
Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, be precise and handle multiple projects.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with management, team members and across teams.
Proficiency in collection management software.
Knowledge of conservation standards and best practices.
Ability to operate in a complex and continuously evolving environment.
Further details/Puroko This is a fixed term (9 month), full time (37.5 hours) position covering parental leave, located in Otepoti Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $70,602 to $76,668.
Top of range $82,849.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours.
This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Kelly-Ann Tahitahi, Hocken Librarian or Robyn Notman, Head Curator Hocken Art and Photography Collections via the contact details.
Application/Tono Applications quoting reference number 2401478 will close on Sunday, 6 October 2024.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
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