Archivist - Fixed Term

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Detail information about job Archivist - Fixed Term. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Diverse Archival Holdings
• Faith Based Organisation
• Car Parking

The Catholic Diocese of Auckland is seeking to recruit a proactive and committed Archivist, initially for a 6 month fixed term period, with the possible option to extend. 

While our Archives Manager undertakes a special project, this role provides an exciting opportunity to manage and utilise our Archive Collection along with developing and implementing digital archival management including accession, transfer, cataloguing and preservation of digital resources, both current and historical.

The Diocese’s archival holdings are diverse and range from paintings, religious museum artefacts, historical liturgical books to church papers/documents pertaining to the running of the Diocese of Auckland.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant degree, preferably with a research component, with a tertiary postgraduate qualification in Archives, Records or Information Management
• Experience and knowledge of established practice in Archives
• Awareness of relevant IT developments, systems and processes
• Knowledge of standards for the care and storage of art and artefacts
• Experience of cataloguing to a high standard
• Self-motivated with sound planning, prioritising and project management skills
• Excellent research capabilities
• Knowledge of operation of museums, libraries, heritage management and information/records management is preferred

For the full position description and to download an application form, please visit www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz under quick links and staff vacancies.

Applicants must be New Zealand Residents eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid work permit.

Please send cover letter, application form and CV to Leanne Killgour, Human Resources Manager, [email protected].

Applications close 27 July 2018.