Historian, Tumu kōrero o mua
Also known as
- Art historian, historiographer, oral historian, public historian, historical researcher, heritage consultant, archivist
Historians research, analyse, interpret and write about the past by studying historical documents, records and sources.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$61K to $124K
Most common
$173K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Historians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel nationally and internationally
- need to be methodical, logical and communicate well
Tasks
- research the past
- collect information from people
- study old documents and records
- analyse historical events and ideas
- share information
- prepare reports and presentations
- teach social science students
Investigative
Organised
Creative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a historian and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in history, Māori customs tikanga or similar area
You may need
- a postgraduate certificate, diploma or honours degree in history
- a master's degree in history, Māori customs tikanga or similar area
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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