Are you an experienced museum collection manager or registrar with experience with museum storage or relocation projects? MTG Hawke’s Bay is seeking a solution focused and positive leader to join the team on a fixed term basis as Collection Relocation Officer. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of the team relocating the museum collection to the new purpose-built storage and research centre in Hastings.

As Collection Relocation Officer, you will supervise and coordinate a team of staff based at the Napier sites and Hastings as required to ensure the timely and safe relocation and location tracking of the Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust (HBMT) collection from the current premises to the new storage facility.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Rare and exciting opportunity to lead a team as part of a significant collection relocation to the new storage.
• You will be responsible for coordinating and supervising/managing the collection relocation team based in Napier (may include work at the Hastings site as required).
• You will ensure the packing and transportation from Napier meets the timeline whilst ensuring object safety.
• Responsible for ensuring inventory control as part of the relocation.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Post graduate diploma in Museum Studies or similar
• A minimum of three years relevant industry experience
• Excellent museum collection handling experience
• Experience leading a team
• Good level of fitness and strength

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a six-month fixed term opportunity, working 40 hours per week. 

You will be working across and between several sites in Hawke's Bay, including the MTG, the current collection storage facility, and the new facility in Hastings.

Equivalent annual salary of $75,669-$89,022 depending on skills and experience.

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Part of our success is shaped by our ability to foster strong, enduring relationships between NCC, Mana Whenua, and Iwi. Our Māori Partnerships team - Te Waka Rangapū – enhance our cultural capability and awareness through education, training, and resources to strengthen cultural competencies.

Before joining our team, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including drug testing and Musculoskeletal Assessments.

As part of holding a role with Napier City Council, you may be called on to assist in Civil Defence emergencies—an opportunity to support our community when it matters most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Collection Relocation Officer - Fixed Term