Career Opportunities: Project Digitisation Assistant (8469)

Requisition ID 8469 - Posted 

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Join Us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

Who Are We? | Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu – New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is shaping the future of our district. We’re here to serve our community and create a place where people love to live, work and visit. Guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we’re committed to building strong partnerships that honour and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

Our new vision - Thriving Today, Resilient Tomorrow reflects our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our people and places now, while preparing our district for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Innovation, sustainability and collaboration drive everything we do as we deliver services and initiatives that help our communities flourish.

At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we’re proud to be an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity and progress. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and being part of something bigger, this is the place for you.

The Opportunity | Te āheinga

We are seeking two Project Digitisation Assistants to support the preservation and digital access of the significant Feaver Collection at Puke Ariki. These are fixed-term roles for one year from 1st July 2026, working 38 hours per week, focused on the digitisation of historic glass plate negatives to recognised heritage preservation standards.

In this project-based role, you will digitise glass plate negatives and process the digital files, ensuring high-quality digital outputs that meet best-practice standards for long-term preservation and access. You will apply robust collection management processes, including the creation of new digital images and the maintenance of existing records, with careful attention to accuracy and consistency.

The role also requires confident object handling and knowledge of digital imaging software. You will be responsible for attaching the digital images produced through the project to the appropriate object records within the Museum’s Vernon collection management system, supporting both internal collection management and future public access.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to build practical experience in heritage digitisation, collections care, and museum database systems while contributing to the safeguarding of an important photographic collection for future generations.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa matua

• Generate digital images from glass plate negatives in the Feaver photographic collection, and process these to heritage preservation standards
• Manage related digital files, under the guidance of the Museum’s Collection Digitisation Technician
• Attach the images to their related database records, in liaison with the Project Cataloguing Assistant
• Support the Pictorial Curator and Exhibitions team with preparatory work for the project exhibition
• In liaison with the Collections Digitisation Technician and Curator, prepare posts, blogs or small articles for the Museum’s project webpages
• Contribute ideas for digital outputs, within the scope of this project

Essential Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• Advanced knowledge of digital image processes, from capture to output, to specified heritage preservation standards.
• Demonstrated expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Proficient in the use of DSLR cameras.
• Tertiary qualification in studio photography or related field is desirable.
• Exceptional eye for detail, particularly relating to file quality and metadata management.
• Best practice handling and storage of heritage collection items.
• An awareness of museum databases or understanding of other databases.

What We Offer | Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we’re not just offering jobs – we’re building careers and creating a workplace where people thrive.

When you join us, you’ll discover:

• Clear career pathways - to help you grow and succeed
• Learning and development opportunities - that keep you ahead of the game
• Support for personal and professional growth - so you can be your best self

Plus, our People’s Package is designed with you in mind, covering five key pillars:
Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition.

Because at NPDC, it’s not just about what you do – it’s about who you become.

You can expect to start in this 1-year fixed-term role with a salary of between $68,351 - $71,322 (pro-rata).

Why Join Us? | Ngā hua o tō hono mai?  

Your wellbeing matters to us. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Together, we’re shaping a vibrant future for New Plymouth - one step, one idea, one achievement at a time.

Applications close Wednesday 20th May 2026

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity.

Me tūhono mai koe kia tautoko I te Ngāmotu o āpōpō!

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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