Archivist, Kaitiaki pūranga
Also known as
- Technical archivist, archives analyst, archives research officer, documents restorer, film archivist, records archivist
Archivists manage the safekeeping and use of permanent records and historical documents and materials. They may assist with research activities based on archival materials.
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$63K to $92K
Most common
$111K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Archivists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and storerooms
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- develop policies or procedures for archives, museums or libraries
- organise informational materials
- help patrons use library or archival resources
- evaluate characteristics of archival or historical objects
- develop library or archival databases
- prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display
- direct activities of subordinates
- order instructional or library materials or equipment
- research topics in area of expertise
- plan community programmes or activities for the general public
Organised
Investigative
Social
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become an archivist.
You may need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Records and Information Management (Level 6)
- a Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
- a postgraduate qualification in information studies
- a Master of Information Studies
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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