Position at Archives New Zealand

Conservator
Archives New Zealand

Are you interested in working with New Zealand's documentary
heritage? Archives New Zealand is the official guardian of the
memory of Government in New Zealand.  We contribute to the
development of New Zealand's identity and memory.  The Preservation
and Repository Services team at Archives New Zealand is responsible
for the protection and care of the Holdings for long term
preservation reasons and also to enable our clients access to the
Archives over time.

Archives New Zealand has a new position available in the
Preservation and Repository Services team for a Conservator.  We
have a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about the
preservation of New Zealand's history.  Archives New Zealand manages
a broad scope in its Archives Holdings, including: art works, paper,
audio visual and photograph collections.  It has offices with
repositories in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.  The
role is based in Wellington but the role will also provide
preservation support for the regional offices.

We are seeking a person who has experience working as a conservator
in a museum, archives or library environment to work in conjunction
with our other Conservator, Audio Visual Specialist and Technicians
to ensure our long-term preservation and access goals are achieved.
Previous experience and knowledge of the following areas would be an
advantage:

    Preservation of paper based and other archive collections

    Undertaking collection surveys and condition reporting

    Strong oral and written skills and familiarity with computer
    applications

    Strong analytical and planning skills and ability to meet
    deadlines and work under pressure.

If you believe you have the right skills and experience for this
role, enjoy working in a collaborative team based environment and
are seeking an opportunity to add real value to the preservation of
the Archives Holdings we would welcome your application.

To view the full Job Description and Application Form please visit

    <URL:http://www.dia.govt.nz>

and

    <URL:https://www.bfound.net/login.aspx?applyTo=none&CoId=164&rq=5>

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 24 April 2015.

For more information please contact

    David Adams
    Manager Preservation and Repository Services
    +64 4 495 6221


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