Internship in Christchurch

Internship in Architectural Conservation
Christchurch, New Zealand

Are you a recent graduate or studying in object or architectural
conservation? Do you want to be part of the recovery for
Christchurch? Have a passion for conservation and restoration?  If
you do then you need to contact us now.

We are a very busy small private company based in Christchurch
specialising in the conservation, restoration and replication of
historic and modern frames and surfaces. The owner of the Company,
Lin Klenner, is a Berlin educated gilder. She has extensive
experience and has worked on projects around Europe including
castles around Berlin, Potsdam and Castle Rheinsburg. This is an
opportunity for you to work with a dedicated and professional gilder
with an international reputation.

If you want to be the best then you need to learn from the best and
this position allows you to do so. This position would be an
opportunity to further enhance your knowledge and career. Extensive
training would be given where required. We are committed to the
ongoing personal development of the right candidate.

We offer a highly personalised service to our customers from a
purpose built studio in Christchurch. We work in oil and water
gilding in addition to decorative techniques to replicate marble,
historic stains, ebony, wood, and polychromatic surfaces.

This position is suited to someone who is either looking to study in
conservation or studying in conservation. Previous experience in the
work we perform is not essential.

Due to the nature of our work it is important that the candidate is
trustworthy, responsible and has no criminal record. If you cannot
meet this then we will not consider your application.

The other attributes that a person for this position ideally needs
is:

    A confident, positive and professional personality

    Confident is using hand tools to a high degree of skill

    Exhibit patience and have an eye for detail

    Work efficiently and tidily without constant supervision

    Be physically fit and able to carry heavy frames / objects

    Ability to learn new skills quickly and to implement them to the
    high standard that we expect

    Excellent communication skills in both written and oral English

    A full drivers licence

    Computer literate on both a Mac and PC with experience preferred
    in Word, Excel and Photoshop

    Ability to work in differing environments which may range from
    building sites to our studio through to museums and

    Have either a New Zealand work permit or holiday visa or be a
    New Zealand or Australian citizen.

A knowledge and understanding of the German language would be an
advantage in this position.

This is an ideal opportunity for some to gain work experience with a
professional and learn at the same time. Remuneration for this
position is negotiable and dependent upon the calibre of the
applicant. Positions like this do not come along often and you
should not delay in applying.

All applications should be submitted via email to
lin<-at->linklenner<.>co<.>nz by May 25, 2012 with the following:

    Covering letter explaining why you believe you are suited to the
    position;

    CV

    Any photographic/documentary evidence of work that you have
    undertaken in the past.

Lin Klenner


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