Painting Conservator

Overview

Established in 1888, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is New Zealand’s leading visual arts experience with more than 17,000 artworks in its collection. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Gallery explore the largest collection of New Zealand art in the world and discover outstanding works by Māori and Pacific Island artists, as well as international painting, sculpture and print collections dating from the 11th century to today.

He angitūtanga : The opportunity

The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki invites applications for the part-time position of Conservator, Paintings.

The Conservator would be expected to work as part of a team comprising four conservators : two specialising in the area of works of art on paper, one in paintings conservation and one in objects conservation. Responsibilities include the conservation of paintings from the Auckland Art Gallery’s permanent collections, assisting in loans, acquisitions and work generated by the Gallery’s exhibitions programmes.

The Conservator, Paintings, is responsible to the Principal Conservator who coordinates the activities of the Department.

Position Description

He kōrero mōu : About you

In this 24 hour per week role, our ideal candidate will be :

• Highly motivated and capable of contributing to planning and implementing of a conservation programme.
• A recognised qualification in conservation.
• A good understanding of cultural conservation principles and ethics.
• Relevant conservation work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou : What we offer

At TAU, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and can transform modest concepts into significant achievements, propelling Auckland towards a promising future. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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Applications close Sunday 28 / 09 / 2025

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.

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