Are you passionate about archives, records, and the stories they safeguard for future generations?

Invercargill City Council's Museum and Heritage Services team is seeking an experienced Archivist to play a key role in the care, management, and access of the archival, photographic, and documentary collections of Te Kupeka Tiaki Taoka Southern Regional Collections Trust. This role sits at the core of professional museum and archival practice and contributes directly to the development and delivery of arts, culture and heritage services in Invercargill and Southland.

Working closely with museum colleagues, mana whenua, community partners, and researchers, you will ensure collections are managed to best-practice standards and are accessible to support exhibitions, research, education, and public connection—now and into the future.

The hours of work for this position is 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Managing the care, development, and documentation of archival and photographic collections in line with professional standards and legislation
• Providing specialist archival advice on collection policies, procedures, and best practice
• Managing access, research, and information requests for physical and digital collections
• Planning and delivering projects to improve archival storage, preservation, and access
• Supporting exhibitions, programmes, and digital access initiatives that connect communities with collections
• Working collaboratively with mana whenua, community groups, and heritage partners
• Contributing to the delivery of Te Unua Museum of Southland, including experience development and project delivery

What you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Museum Studies, Archives and Records Management, Library and Information Studies or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience working in a museum, archive, library or other heritage organisation in collection activity areas, particularly with experience working with documentary, and/or photographic collections
• Experience working in customer service, preferably in a museum, archive, library or other heritage organisation
• Physically capable of using climbing frames and lifting boxes of a medium to heavy weight

What we offer:

• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

Invercargill City Council is committed to the safety of children, the elderly, and vulnerable adults. As this position involves working with these groups, Police Vetting (under the Children's Act 2014) and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test are required to ensure a safe environment for all.

To learn more, view the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777. Please note: applications submitted via SEEK will not be received. Apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council.

Applications close 25 February 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.