The Arts House Trust (TAHT) is seeking a detail-oriented, organised and collaborative Assistant Collection & Exhibition Technician to assist and support our Curatorial Staff, Collection & Exhibition (Senior) Technician and Art Loans Programme Manager. This role is a part-time position based on 20 hours per week with weekly flexibility based on project / installation needs. 

The Assistant Collection & Exhibitions Technician's role requires a combination of physical and administrative work, technical skills, attention to detail, collaboration within our team, as well as ongoing professionalism with stakeholders / suppliers / galleries etc. The role contributes significantly to the overall success of our art exhibitions and loans programme by ensuring that artworks are presented and stored professionally, safely, and in accordance with the artistic and curatorial intentions of TAHT. Key responsibilities include: 

• Assist with the coordination of the storage and transport of the collection both onsite and offsite
• Provide maintenance of the collection through ongoing assessment and audits of artworks
• Prepare items for our loans programme, offsite and for exhibition
• Updating of the collection electronic database, ensuring familiarity of the collection. 

This job would suit an applicant with a graduate in Art History, Fine Arts or similar with 1-3 years experience in an art / object handling and care based role within a museum or gallery environment. A clean and valid NZ drivers license a must with the ability to drive a manual van for onsite and off-site travel and installations. Familiarity with Microsoft Office programmes and experience with Vernon CMS (Museum & Gallery software) is beneficial, but not required. Carpentry experience ideal, but not required. 

Please email your cover letter and CV to director@artshousetrust.co.nz

Applications close Monday 15 September at 9am. Interviews will take place as applications are received, and the role commences immediately.