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1. Job posting: Textile conservator, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Anne Peranteau Posted: Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:14 AM Subject: Job posting: Textile conservator, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Message: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum, as Kaitiaki Taonga Conservator Textiles, to be part of a great team of skilled professionals caring for collections and supporting the wellbeing of Te Papa's taonga. Te Papa's mission is to understand the past, enrich the present and meet the challenges of the future. Our core values Whanaungatanga (Teamwork), Manaakitanga (Respect) and Auahatanga (Creativity) are at the centre of how Te Papa operates. The work of Te Papa's Collection Care team is underpinned by the practice of Mana Taonga - people-centred museology, which requires an added responsibility of care for the people who are associated with our collections and taonga. Reporting to the Manager Collection Care Practice, this position sits within Collection Services, home to our Collection Care and Exhibition Services teams. This position is responsible for the conservation and care of Te Papa's textiles 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. Textiles are represented across all of Te Papa's Humanities collections including New Zealand History, Pacific Cultures, Mtauranga Mori, and Art. The successful applicant will: Identify conservation needs, risks and mitigation measures for textiles from across the Humanities collectionsDesign and carry out treatments, following appropriate cultural protocols and conservation ethicsCarry out condition assessments, surveys and complete required documentation Carry out prioritised research to identify materials and to test and develop treatment methodologies Represent Collection Care perspectives in audience programming delivery teamsKeep up to date with current conservation technologies, methodologies and materialsShare knowledge in professional newsletters, journals and/or present at conferences when appropriate. To be successful in the role, you'll bring: A tertiary qualification in conservation (textiles), along with recent and continuous experience working as a conservator within a museum or gallery setting, preferably for at least five years.Experience working with diverse collections of textiles Strong communication, planning and time management abilities, and a passion for working collaboratively with project teams in a dynamic environmentProficiency with collection information systems and technologies used for the examination, assessment and documentation of collectionsThe ability and willingness to learn and practice Te reo Mori and cultural practices Please apply online using the application form on our website, including 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. Kaitiaki Taonga Conservator Textiles | Wellington - Wairarapa | Te Papa Careers - Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa <https://jobs.tepapa.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=17768&in_jnCounter=226247352> Questions about this position can be sent to Manager Collection Care Practice, [email protected] <[email protected]> The starting salary for this position will be between NZD$89,299 to $94,167 with opportunity for progression through the band. Offers will be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by the candidate and internal relativities. Applications close on 28th May 2025 This is a permanent role and applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand. Anne Peranteau (she/hers) Manager Collection Care Practice Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Box 467, 55 Cable St. Wellington 6011 021 615 914 You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
