Collection Manager| Marine Fauna

Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas

Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.


The Collection Manager, Marine Fauna is responsible for ensuring the expert care of Auckland Museum’s Marine Invertebrate, Fish, Geology and Palaeontology collections. This includes increasing the impact of science at the Museum by managing the collections, developing and strategically planning for collection-based infrastructure, and engaging diverse audiences in the broader fields of science. This role will prioritise competing demands from a diversity of internal and external stakeholders for research infrastructure access, exhibitions, visits, loans, donations and accessions.

The role is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of collection technicians, management of volunteers, and decision making in relation to the effective function of the assigned collection areas. This is a permanent and full-time position.


To be successful in this role, you will offer:

A tertiary qualification in Natural Sciences, preferably specialising in Marine Fauna.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a collection management or collections-based role, with a demonstrated knowledge of collection management practices.
Experience working with a collection management database (e.g. Vernon, KE Emu Specify) and experience in data management and maintenance.
Demonstrated knowledge of Linnean classification systems and taxonomic science
Experience in the field collection, preparation and preservation of marine faunal specimens.
A Scientific Diver qualification and current Certificate of Competence.
Demonstrated respect and sensitivity to the mana of taonga in the care of the collections.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust working relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
The ability to successfully manage and supervise volunteers and other staff.
Excellent attention to accuracy and detail.
High level of personal initiative, motivation and common-sense application, with the proven ability to work unsupervised.
Awareness, sound judgement, sensitivity and cultural competency.
Current, full drivers’ licence.
Closing Date: Sunday, 22 September 2024