Exhibition and collections technician, Kaihangarau whakaaturanga me ngā kohinga
Also known as
- Exhibition preparator, museum and collections technician, gallery technician
Exhibition and collections technicians prepare, install and maintain exhibitions and displays in art galleries and museums.

Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$61K to $86K
Most common
$111K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Exhibition and collections technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
- usually work in galleries, museums and workshops, and may travel locally
- need to be organised, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- unpack and arrange items for exhibitions
- take down and pack displays safely
- check and maintain items on display
- help artists and curators
- build models, furniture and fittings
- set up sound and visual effects
- work with staff to install items
You usually need experience to become an exhibitions and collections technician and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in visual arts and crafts, human society or similar area
- 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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