Position at National Archives of New Zealand

The National Archives of New Zealand / Te Whare Tohu Tuhituhinga O
Aotearoa (Heritage Group, Department of Internal Affairs) invites
applications for the position of Conservator based at the Head
Office in Wellington, with occasional travel to Regional Offices in
Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.

The vacancy is in the Preservation Services team.  Responsibilities
include the implementation of the conservation management plan
through laboratory work, condition surveys, supervising projects,
disaster planning and response, and training for archivists and
technicians.  External consultancy projects may also be undertaken
including building and condition surveys, disaster planning, salvage
advice and assistance.

While laboratory work is usually carried out on paper-based archives
in individual specialist areas, project and conservation management
work involves working with a wide range of media, offering variety
and an opportunity to develop new skills.

The Department has an Equal Employment Opportunities policy.  Salary
is broadbanded in grades 7, 8 and 9, depending on experience.
Contact:

Jonathan London, Head of Preservation Services
National Archives,
PO Box 12050, Wellington, New Zealand.
+64 4 4995595
Fax: +64 4 495 6210

Deadline for applications is  5 January 1999

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