Taxacom: job vacancy: Collection Manager (Botany) - Museum of New Zealand

[Rodrigo Salvador]

Job vacancy: Kaitiaki Taonga Collection Manager, Botany
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

The Natural History Team currently has a vacancy for a permanent full time
Kaitiaki Taonga Collection Manager to work with the Botany Collections.

We are looking for applications from candidates who have:
? A tertiary qualification in a relevant subject related to biological
sciences
? Knowledge of plant systematics is desirable
? Previous experience in a collection management or registration role, with
a sound working knowledge of collection management practices
? Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part
of a team
? Ability to spend significant time working in the collections and remain
motivated when undertaking very repetitive tasks
? Extensive experience working with a Collection Information Systems and
good working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database applications
? Knowledge and experience in meeting applicable regulatory and compliance
requirements including attaining permits, licenses and certifications e.g.
CITES, HSNO and PC1 containment facilities
? Demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust working relationships
with internal colleagues and external stakeholders
? Proven time management capability and can deliver within tight
timeframes.

The starting salary range will be between $66,761 to $83,451. Offers will
be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by
the candidate and those required of the role, and internal relativities
with other employees.

To apply for this opportunity please send an expression of interest setting
out your skills and relevant experience in a cover letter and Curriculum
vitae to* recruitment at tepapa.govt.nz <recruitment at tepapa.govt.nz>* by
C.O.B *Thursday
March 10 2022.*