Collections Lead - Tauranga Museum

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Te Tūranga | About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced collections manager to join the team at Tauranga Museum as we work towards opening in 2028. Tauranga Museum is a brand-new facility being constructed in the CBD as a key component of a revitalised civic precinct which will include a new library, refurbished art gallery and performing arts theatre, a civic whare and redeveloped waterfront. Scheduled for opening in 2028, construction of the museum will commence in May 2025.

As Collections Lead you will oversee the ongoing care of a collection of 35,000 objects and taonga and play a crucial role in preparing the collections for installation in the new museum. You will also manage a programme of incoming loans for the first long-term exhibitions in the new facility, as well as working on incoming temporary exhibitions.

The opportunity to play a key role in the construction of a major new museum is rare in Aotearoa New Zealand and we welcome applications from experienced professionals looking to make a mark and be part of something special.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring significant experience as a collections manager in a museum setting, preferably supervising other staff. You will have a broad understanding of the museum sector in New Zealand and well develop professional networks. A working knowledge of Vernon collections management software is highly desirable.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Greg McManus, at greg.mcmanus@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Friday 7th March 2025.

We aim to attract a diverse pool of candidates that reflect our communities. It is a priority to ensure that individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply for our positions. Should you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz.

• Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening. For more information about our process please refer to the application process tab on our careers website.
• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.

 Job Description: Collections Lead - Tauranga Museum