Position at Te Papa

Paintings Conservator
Te Papa
New Zealand

Fixed term, Parental leave cover

We are seeking an experienced paintings conservator to join Te
Papa's Conservation Team.  You will work alongside another paintings
conservator and the wider Conservation Team that includes objects,
textiles, paper and preventive conservators.

A recognised professional conservation qualification and at least
five years experience as a paintings conservator in an art gallery
or museum environment is essential for this position.

In addition, you will enjoy working co-operatively with other
museum/gallery professionals and exploring creative solutions to
making collections accessible in safe and culturally-appropriate
ways. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will
help you in this.

This role requires experience in both preventive and remedial
conservation, and you will be confident working with paintings of
various construction and age, both contemporary and traditional.

The Conservation Team supports an active programme of acquisitions,
exhibitions, lending, touring and collection care. You will bring
experience with conservation requirements for exhibition and loans
in a museum environment, and current knowledge of standards in
handling, display, packing and transit of paintings.

This is a one year fixed term, full time position covering a period
of parental leave.  The successful candidate will be expected to
commence work in early April 2012.

Applications close 9am Monday 30 January 2012

For a job description and to apply please see:

    <URL:http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/AboutUs/JobsAtTePapa/>

Applicants are required to obtain and maintain a valid work or
residency visa to work in NZ.  Please visit
<URL:http://www.immigration.govt.nz> for information regarding your
eligibility

If you have queries regarding the position please contact:
gilliana<-a t->tepapa< . >govt< . >nz

Gillian Andreae
Conservation and Object Support Manager
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
PO Box 467
Wellington
New Zealand
+64 4 3817322
Fax: +64 4 3817310


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