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Historians research, analyse, interpret and write about the past by studying historical documents, records and sources.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
- prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display
- collect archival data
- conduct historical research
- prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
- collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys
- instruct tertiary students in social sciences or humanities disciplines
You need a qualification to become a historian and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in arts majoring in history, Māori studies or similar area
You may need
- an honours or master's degree in arts majoring in history, Māori studies or similar area
- experience in historical or archival research
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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