NZDF: Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch, Canterbury

• Broad scope to grow this role and make it your own
• Protect, preserve and share our Taonga
• Provide leadership in your area of expertise

Create and develop new exhibition initiatives and displays

$68,687 - $85,244 includes 4% superannuation contribution. Full Time.

Who we are

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand plays an important role in New Zealand's unique military aviation heritage and we take great pride in being able to:

• Protect, preserve and share our Taonga;
• Connect with our Air Force whakapapa and their stories;
• Ensure that sacrifice is never forgotten;
• Help with understanding our Air Force history, culture and place in the world today.

What you will do

The Exhibition Designer is responsible for leading their team in the creation of dynamic and unique displays and new exhibition initiatives, as well as supporting the development of an exhibition programme designed to enhance each visitors experience and honour the purpose and vision of the museum.

What we need

We are looking for someone with considerable experience in an advanced exhibitions design role, preferably within a museum, gallery or similar area along with the following:

• Experience leading the continual renewal of the Museums public display spaces along with maintaining existing exhibitions and displays
• Experience in integrating new technologies, materials, trends and developments into exhibition and spatial outcomes.
• Proven advanced use of two and three dimensional design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and CAD.
• Experience in creating plans and detailed drawings for exhibitions, and an advanced understanding of spatial design
• An understanding of museum principles, curatorial practices and preventive conservation issues.
• Ideally you will have achieved a relevant tertiary level qualification

You will be a confident communicator and pro-active, self -starter with a passion, drive and immense commitment to creative practice and exhibitions, along with proven team leadership experience managing motivating and empowering others.

How to apply

How to Apply

Please search for the job on SEEK to view the full Positions Description and use the embedded links to take you thought the application process.

Please note: Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Applications close at midnight on Monday 7 March 2022.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

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