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Job Opportunity: Head Curator M?ori:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation University of Otago Closes 13 Nov 2022 Posted on 19 Oct 2022 Region Otago Work type Full time employment Work classification Culture & Heritage, Toi Maori, Visual Arts ShareHOCKEN COLLECTIONS, UARE TAOKA O H?KENA LIBRARY SERVICES About us - M? m?tou Hocken Collections is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading research libraries with documentary heritage collections of national significance. We support the teaching, learning, and research needs of academics and students from the University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic as well as other academic, professional, and independent researchers who value the diverse nature and accessibility of our collections. The function - Te mahi The Head Curator M?ori leads the preservation, protection, development, and accessibility of taonga in the Hocken Collections and the wider University of Otago Library Collections. The function is responsible for delivering a range of services from both the Hocken Collections and the wider University Library collections in support of the teaching, learning and research goals of M?ori within the University and the research interests of the wider M?ori community. Key responsibilities for this function: » Build cultural skills and expertise all over the Hocken Collections and ensure capcapability and capacity for m?tauranga M?ori is embedded across the library. » Ensure Otago University's M?ori staff and academics are supported to carry out in depth research on the collections. » Develop and coordinate services and programmes at Hocken Collections to support the research and information needs of University of Otago M?ori students, staff and academics, iwi and M?ori communities. » Develop, research and promote collections of interest to M?ori researchers and ensure they are appropriately described and accessible. » Contribute to the effective implementation of the University of Otago's M?ori Strategic Framework as Information technology relates to the University of Otago Library and Hocken Collections. It is an excellent opportunity for a curator building their career to gain practice working with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most significant art collections and leading research libraries Your skills and practice - K? p?keka me k? wheako prosperous candidates will have: » A significant degree in Library, Archives, Museum Studies, M?ori Studies, or a related discipline. » expertise of m?tauranga M?ori as Information technology applies to cultural heritage collections and their significance as taonga. » A high level of cultural competence in engaging within M?ori communities. » practice with a range of digital technologies used for the provision of access to the collections. » expertise of archival and library practices and standards with regards taonga M?ori. » A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. » Working expertise of te reo M?ori and tikanga M?ori. » Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. If you are someone who shares our passion for caring for, engaging with and enabling access to Aotearoa New Zealand's artistic and documentary heritage, we warmly welcome your interest. Further details - P?roko This is a full-time (37.5 hours), permanent position reporting to the Hocken Librarian. You will work standard business hours, though you will need to be available for weekend talks, evening events and projects as required from time to time. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Application - Tono Please provide a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae and tell us why you're interested in this opportunity. To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting 2201792 will close on Sunday, 13 November 2022. APPLICATION INFORMATION To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. Links & Contact info: Apply URL How to submit the application: Apply now:https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=2 201792 Skills:
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