He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the home of visual arts in New Zealand and an internationally recognised award-winning institution.

We are a catalyst for art and ideas that strengthen and enrich our communities. As custodians of art, we care for and conserve our collections, and create new avenues of access. Installing and handling valuable artworks is a specialised role and we're looking for people with the right combination of skills to join us.

As a Gallery Technician, you will be involved with all aspects of installing and maintaining exhibitions at the Auckland Art Gallery, as well as assisting with the packing, movement and storage of loaned and collection artworks.

Working alongside collections staff, curators and artists on ambitious programmes, you'll help ensure international museum standards are maintained , deadlines are met, and all tasks align with health and safety requirements, conservation & insurance.

To fit in with our team you'll take pride in your work, be flexible, and enjoy working closely with a committed group of people.

For a full position description please click here: Gallery Technician

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have relevant practical and technical experience working in a creative environment, as well as having an active interest in art.

You will hold a current NZ driver's licence with no restrictions and be comfortable driving a manual delivery van or utility vehicle. Your knowledge of relevant NZ health and safety practices will be strong, and you will preferably have a current Site Safe Building Construction Passport.

You may also have other specific skills or experience such as:

• Installation of art in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, works on paper, time-based media, etc.

• Joinery and furniture production

• Installation and configuration of a broad range of audiovisual equipment
• Interior painting, surface restoration and refinishing
• Basic understanding of CAD applications such as AutoCAD, REVIT and SketchUp
• Display lighting and familiarity with relevant electrical and conservation constraints

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We have two permanent and several casual opportunities available.

For the casual role we offer you causal work on an “as available/as required” basis providing flexibility.

(Band E) $65K - $75K per annum (or the equivalent per hour), skillset and experience dependant.

If you have the required skills, make the most of this sought-after opportunity by applying online and indicating your preferred employment type.

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply

• Please provide a cover letter
• No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
• You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role
• Applications close at 11.59pm on 14 March 2024

If you have specific questions regarding this role, please contact gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.