Archives Support Assistant (Project)

About the Company At Archives New Zealand, we are committed to ensuring effective and trusted government record-keeping for the benefit of all New Zealanders. We preserve and protect over seven million official records, ranging from 19th-century treaties to contemporary documents and data. Our mission is to make this valuable collection accessible to all New Zealanders, allowing them to connect with their rights, entitlements, and stories—both now and for generations to come. Our organization is currently undergoing a transformation initiative known as Te Ara Tahi, which involves collaboration among Archives New Zealand, the National Library of New Zealand, and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. This partnership aims to enhance our services by sharing expertise and resources to better meet the evolving needs of our community. As part of this initiative, we are seeking Archives Support Assistants to join our Kia Rite Team. About the Role We are looking for Archives Support Assistants to support us in preparing and relocating our Wellington holdings into a newly constructed facility. The Wellington office boasts an extensive collection of 80 kilometers of archival materials. In this role, you will conduct shelf surveys and audit control data to ensure accuracy and consistency across our holdings. Your efforts will contribute to improving the storage of our archives through projects focused on relocating or re-packaging materials identified during the surveys. This position is a fixed-term role, lasting until December 2026, and requires a full-time commitment. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should possess: - A high level of focus and dedication to completing tasks - A strong attention to detail - Good physical fitness, as the role involves light to medium lifting and some work at height - Comfort working in a warehouse environment If you thrive on engaging in innovative projects and enjoy the challenge of contributing to the greater good of New Zealand, we would love to hear from you. Benefits We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognize that a diverse workforce leads to better business outcomes. Our commitment is to create a workplace where all employees have equal access and opportunities. Applications for this position will close at 5 PM on June 19, 2025. For more information, please contact Rebecca Nuttall at rebecca.nuttall@dia.govt.nz. To review the full job description, please visit our website.