TIME-SENSITIVE Kaitiaki Taonga Conservator Textiles (Fixed Term)
An exciting opportunity to join Te Papa as a Kaitiaki Taonga Conservator Textiles. This is a fixed term appointment to backfill for a secondment and has an end date of December 2021. This position is responsible for the conservation and care of Te Papa’s textile collections, to support their use internally and by a range of external communities. The position achieves this through sound risk management and conservation practice when caring for and working with collections. The position is underpinned by the concepts and practice of Mana Taonga, the spiritual and cultural connections of taonga (collections) with people that guide care, use and access. The role is assigned specific accountabilities aligned to the Ngā Tikanga Whakahaere Kohinga Taonga a Te Papa | Collection Care and Practice Framework. The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum that houses New Zealand’s treasures, is a meeting place, a place for lifelong learning, and a place that inspires a sense of wonder and connection. Te Papa’s mission is to understand the past, enrich the present and meet the challenges of the future. Biculturalism is a founding philosophy and practice of Te Papa designed to explore the contribution of Māori language and culture to the life, culture and activities of the museum. Reporting to the Manager Collection Care Practice, this position sits within Collection Services, home to our Collection Care and Exhibition Services teams. The successful applicant will: · Identify conservation needs, risks and mitigation measures · Identify and carry out treatments, following appropriate cultural protocols and conservation ethics · Carry out condition assessments, surveys and complete required documentation · Carry out prioritised research To be successful in the role, you’ll bring: · A tertiary qualification in conservation, with proven experience working within a museum or gallery setting · A sound understanding of how cultural significance, professional best practice and tikanga inform treatment and display decisions · Proven ability to work co-operatively in a team with excellent verbal and written communication skills This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate and dedicated collection care team that supports the wellbeing of Te Papa’s collections. To apply, please provide a cover letter (no more than two pages) describing how your skills and background are a fit with the position and your ambitions for it, and a CV (no more than 4 pages) that details your relevant work experience. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. For a complete job description see https://jobs.tepapa.govt.nz or contact Anne Peranteau, Manager Collection Care Practice an...@tepapa.govt.nz *Applications close Monday 23rd September. * ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
