Employment

Join our team as we continue to develop into a place where both local and international visitors explore New Zealand's innovative past, through exciting and interactive exhibitions and events.
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TŌ MĀTAU MOEMOEĀ / OUR VISION:

Our Vision is to use the past, present and future technology and ingenuity of Aotearoa to educate and inspire the innovators of tomorrow

Ō MĀTAU UARA / OUR VALUES:

AUAHATANGA - INNOVATION:  We will be courageous and try new things

NGĀTAHITANGA - COLLABORATION:  We will work as a team that respects and supports others

MOTUHĒHĒTANGA - INTEGRITY:  We will act ethically and with respect and transparency

PŪMAUTANGA - SUSTAINABILITY:  We will foster knowledge and promote technology that is beneficial to our community and environment

PĀTAITAI / THE WAY WE THINK:

We will be bold and provide thought leadership that provokes a positive transformative impact on our community

 

MŌ TE PAI NUI / THE WAY WE WORK:

The principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and The Treaty of Waitangi informs the implementation of our Strategy and guides our actions in the pursuit of our Vision

 

NGĀ TINO WHAINGĀ / CORE OBJECTIVES: 

OBJECTIVE 1:  MAXIMISE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE

OBJECTIVE 2:  EMPOWER THE MOTAT TEAM

OBJECTIVE 3:  IMPROVE QUALITY OF THE COLLECTION, ITS CARE AND ACCESSIBILITY

OBJECTIVE 4:  IMPROVE OUR BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY

OBJECTIVE 5:  ENGAGE WITH LIKE MINDED INSTITUTIONS

WORKING AT MOTAT

As a leading Auckland museum and family attraction, MOTAT has a diverse collection of New Zealand’s national transport and technology treasures. These cover the past, present, and future of Aotearoa.

MOTAT's Team is full of passionate people who play their own part in uplifting our kaupapa and preserving collection items. We are a diverse Team that pushes to be the best kaitiaki possible while sharing knowledge amongst ourselves.

No matter your experience level or your knowledge, whether you are young or old, we have roles that work for you. MOTAT prides itself on being an inclusive employer and has several committees and initiatives in place to ensure support and safety of the MOTAT Team.

Join our team as we continue to develop into a place where both local and international visitors explore New Zealand's innovative past, through exciting and interactive exhibitions and events.

VACANCIES

Curator - Technology

We are currently looking for a Curator – Technology in the Curatorial Research team, within MOTAT’s Collections Hub. This role will be responsible for assessing acquisition offers and producing research and accurate content about MOTAT’s technology collection items/taonga.

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Lead Educator – STEAM Cell

We are looking for a Educator with a business strategy mindset to manage the MOTAT’s STEAM Cell educational service delivering and growing the education programmes in schools, offering interactive and engaging learning experiences.

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Visitor Research Advisor

Join MOTAT part time as our Visitor Research Advisor to lead annual research programs and provide actionable insights to improve visitor experiences. Work closely with the Digital Engagement Producer to enhance data analysis and support key reports to focus on a child and whānau-centered approach, as families are MOTAT’s primary audience.

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Oriel Bickerton Internship

The MOTAT Society and Walsh Memorial Library is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Student or recent Graduate to complete an internship. The internship is dedicated to Oriel Bickerton who was a prominent figure in the Victorian Village and the Textile collection in the early days of MOTAT. She dedicated over 25 years of her life to MOTAT and paved the way for MOTAT Team Members in collection care.

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