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Museum Collections Manager

2 weeks ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Aucklandmuseum Full time
About the Role

The Collection Manager, Land Vertebrates and Gallery Renewal is responsible for ensuring the expert care of the Museum's Land Vertebrate and Tissue collections.

This role involves managing the collections, developing and strategically planning for collection-based infrastructure, and engaging diverse audiences in the broader fields of science.

The successful candidate will prioritize competing demands from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the effective function of the assigned collection areas. This includes day-to-day supervision of collection technicians, management of volunteers, and decision-making related to the effective management of the collections.

The role also supports the Gallery Renewal process across Natural Sciences by providing collection management expertise for the successful delivery of new galleries, coordinating gallery improvements, and collaborating with the wider Natural Sciences team in gallery developments.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A tertiary qualification in Natural Sciences, preferably specializing in Land Vertebrates.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a collection management or collections-based role, with demonstrated knowledge of collection management practices.
  • Experience working with a collection management database and data management and maintenance.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing tissue sample collections.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Linnean classification systems and taxonomic science.