Museum Assistant Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Art Gallery Operations Assistant & Technician

This is a Full time job

Work with top NZ artists and art collectors
Variety, challenge & development opportunities
Supportive & friendly team

Work with top NZ artists and art collectors
Variety, challenge & development opportunities
Supportive & friendly team

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our close-knit and friendly team as a Gallery Operations Assistant & Technician.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

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Retail Store Assistant/Processor

at Recycle Boutique

This is a Part time job

Ponsonby, Auckland

Grow your career in a supportive and stimulating environment with a company that cares about preserving the planet.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

Featured

Listed three days ago

Art Gallery Operations Assistant & Technician

at Parnell Gallery

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland

Work with top NZ artists and art collectors
Variety, challenge & development opportunities
Supportive & friendly team

Work with top NZ artists and art collectors
Variety, challenge & development opportunities
Supportive & friendly team

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our close-knit and friendly team as a Gallery Operations Assistant & Technician.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Customer Service Assistant

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $52,300- $61,500 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | Tuesday to Saturday| 40hrs per week
Welcoming, efficient front-of-house service for all museum visitors
Discounted Health Insurance + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | Tuesday to Saturday| 40hrs per week
Welcoming, efficient front-of-house service for all museum visitors
Discounted Health Insurance + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Be the friendly face of Hawke’s Bay Museum. Deliver memorable visitor experiences and support the smooth running of our vibrant museum every day.

subClassification: Front Office & Guest ServicesFront Office & Guest Services

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

15d ago

Listed ten days ago

Auction Assistant, The Estate

at Webb's

This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland

Bring auctions to life in the Estate at Webb’s, supporting every stage from preparation to auction day.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

10d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Customer Service Assistant - Casual

at Napier City Council

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Hourly range $25.87-$28.75 dependent on exp

Casual - as-needed basis without any guaranteed hours
Support retail, admissions, volunteers, and programmes with high standards
Join a supportive, passionate team delivering exceptional visitor experiences

Casual - as-needed basis without any guaranteed hours
Support retail, admissions, volunteers, and programmes with high standards
Join a supportive, passionate team delivering exceptional visitor experiences

Be the friendly face of Hawkes Bay Museum. Deliver memorable visitor experiences and support the smooth running of our vibrant museum every day!

subClassification: Front Office & Guest ServicesFront Office & Guest Services

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

15d ago

Listed ten days ago

Penguin Keeper

at International Antarctic Experience Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24.50 – $25.50 per hour

Join a close-knit team at one of the most unique guest experience destinations

Join a close-knit team at one of the most unique guest experience destinations

You'll bring experience in animal care or a related field, strong observational skills, a genuine passion for wildlife, and the confidence to present.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Retail Store Assistant/Processor

at Recycle Boutique

This is a Part time job

Ponsonby, Auckland

Grow your career in a supportive and stimulating environment with a company that cares about preserving the planet.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Front of House/Catering Assistant

at Collective Hospitality

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$29.90 per hour

Front of House/Catering Assistant in a premium corporate environment. Mon–Fri hours, no weekends.

subClassification: Waiting StaffWaiting Staff

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Weekend Retail Assistant — Pounamu & Jade

at Arrowtown Stonework

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Arrowtown, Otago

$30 per hour

$30 per hour + opportunity for pay progression
Permanent weekend role in the heart of Arrowtown
Be part of a 40+ year whānau business sharing the stories of pounamu

$30 per hour + opportunity for pay progression
Permanent weekend role in the heart of Arrowtown
Be part of a 40+ year whānau business sharing the stories of pounamu

Weekend retail role at a pounamu and jade gallery in Arrowtown. ~18 hours across Saturday and Sunday, $30/hour, permanent.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

School Administrator, Faculty of Arts

at University of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$70-$74K + great staff benefits!

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Enjoy five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Enjoy five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities

Provide administrative support for Fine Arts/Digital Screen, assisting staff, students, events, courses, and daily operations.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Library Assistant

at Kawerau District Council

This is a Part time job

Kawerau, Bay of Plenty

A customer focused role based at the Kawerau District Library

A customer focused role based at the Kawerau District Library

Customer service with a side of books! Come and work at the Kawerau District Library.

subClassification: Library Services & Information ManagementLibrary Services & Information Management

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Retail Jewellery & Watches Sales Assistant

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland North

This is a Full time job

Botany Downs, Auckland

$26 - $31 p.h. + Depending on experience

Opportunity to gain experience with premium products and brands
Full training provided with ongoing development
Supportive and friendly team culture

Opportunity to gain experience with premium products and brands
Full training provided with ongoing development
Supportive and friendly team culture

Sales Assistant role focusing on premium jewellery & watches; drive sales, deliver exceptional service, and create high-end customer experience

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Visitor Services Team Member - Fixed Term

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $43,100-$50,800 dependent on exp

Fixed Term 12 months | 33hrs per week | Rostered basis
1–2 years of experience in a customer service role + flexibility required
Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

Fixed Term 12 months | 33hrs per week | Rostered basis
1–2 years of experience in a customer service role + flexibility required
Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

Step into a dynamic role at the National Aquarium of New Zealand – welcome guests, and retail experiences, and be part of a team dedicated to fun!

subClassification: Front Office & Guest ServicesFront Office & Guest Services

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

16d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

ADMIN & SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT ASSISTANT

at Nurturing Families

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Henderson, Auckland

$29.90 per hour (approx 38k per year)

Creative content + admin role. Capture real moments, plan content, and support a growing charity making a difference.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

24d ago

Listed one day ago

Kaiwhakatau Manuhiri | Front of House Coordinator - Space Place

at Wheako Pōneke

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Fast paced, highly rewarding team envionment
Work alongside passionate kaimahi of the GLAM sector
Help coordinate the front of house as the first point of contact for manuhiri

Fast paced, highly rewarding team envionment
Work alongside passionate kaimahi of the GLAM sector
Help coordinate the front of house as the first point of contact for manuhiri

Working with and for Wellington to create remarkable experiences that generate vitality, strengthening the city we love.

subClassification: Front Office & Guest ServicesFront Office & Guest Services

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

1d ago

Listed forty nine minutes ago

Casual Cleaner – National Aquarium of New Zealand

at Napier City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Hourly rate - $24.45-$28.75 dependent on exp

Casual role, offering flexibility to work on an as-required basis
Experienced in commercial or facility cleaning preferred
You’ll be part of a supportive, hands-on team that values reliability & teamwork

Casual role, offering flexibility to work on an as-required basis
Experienced in commercial or facility cleaning preferred
You’ll be part of a supportive, hands-on team that values reliability & teamwork

Keep the Aquarium shining! Join the team at the National Aquarium of New Zealand and help create a spotless, welcoming environment for visitors!

subClassification: HousekeepingHousekeeping

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

49m ago

Listed nine days ago

Theatre Assistant

at Buller District Council

This is a Part time job

Westport, West Coast

Work/ life balance
Close knit and supportive workplace
Flexible Work Rosters

Work/ life balance
Close knit and supportive workplace
Flexible Work Rosters

We are looking for two energetic, customer-focused team members to join our NBS Theatre team in Westport.

subClassification: Performing ArtsPerforming Arts

classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

9d ago

Listed one hour ago

Retail Coordinator

at Central Otago District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Cromwell, Otago

Hands on retail leadership in a brand-new venue
Shape a distinctive Central Otago focused retail offering
Customer facing role with real income impact for the community

Hands on retail leadership in a brand-new venue
Shape a distinctive Central Otago focused retail offering
Customer facing role with real income impact for the community

Hands‑on Retail Co-ordinator role in a new venue, combining customer service, stock, cash handling, and retail system setup.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

1h ago

Listed six days ago

Library Assistant (Whitby Library)

at Porirua City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Porirua, Wellington

Earn the Living wage in this part-time role

Provide great customer service to our library users
Part time role: work 8 hours per week on Fridays and Saturdays
Earn the living wage: starting rate from $29 per hour.

Provide great customer service to our library users
Part time role: work 8 hours per week on Fridays and Saturdays
Earn the living wage: starting rate from $29 per hour.

Join our busy and hardworking library team, delivering outstanding service to our community.

subClassification: Customer Service - Customer FacingCustomer Service - Customer Facing

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

PICTURE FRAMING ASSISTANT

at The Framers guild

This is a Part time job

Royal Oak, Auckland

$25 – $26 per hour

This is a great art job. It leads to more responsibitity in our niche and skilled work enviroment.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Assistant Library & Community Hub Leader

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $78,000 - $86,000

Support the library leaders to keep community services running smoothly
Help guide the team and maintain great service standards
5 weeks' leave + personal & professional development opportunities

Support the library leaders to keep community services running smoothly
Help guide the team and maintain great service standards
5 weeks' leave + personal & professional development opportunities

Support a busy community hub, lead when needed, and help deliver great service

subClassification: Library Services & Information ManagementLibrary Services & Information Management

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mātanga Akoranga | Learning Specialist - Science

at Wheako Pōneke

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Share the stories of Space and Science
Work at historic heritage sites
Join a team passionate about history, art, culture and science

Share the stories of Space and Science
Work at historic heritage sites
Join a team passionate about history, art, culture and science

Spark wonder in Space and Science for our tamariki and ākonga.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Casual Team Member | East Coast Bay

at Auckland Council

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28.95/hr + Auckland Council Benefits

Work closely with your local community
Be part of a fun and diverse team
Play a key part in making the experience of our customers fun and enjoyable

Work closely with your local community
Be part of a fun and diverse team
Play a key part in making the experience of our customers fun and enjoyable

You'll be joining an enthusiastic and high-performing team who are dedicated to helping get "More Aucklanders, more active, more often!"

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

19h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Warehouse Assistant - Part Time

at NetYourJob

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Middleton, Canterbury

Experience in Warehousing an advantage but not essential
Part time opportunity, Sunday - Tuesday
Join the reputable team at House of Huia

Experience in Warehousing an advantage but not essential
Part time opportunity, Sunday - Tuesday
Join the reputable team at House of Huia

House of Huia are looking for a reliable and hardworking Part-Time Warehouse Assistant (casual) to join our growing team.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

16d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Librarian - 21 hours per week (term time only, part time, fixed term)

at Rangitoto College

This is a Part time job

Mairangi Bay, Auckland

Got passion for supporting young people thrive?
Is work-life balance important to you?
Do you want to work in a fun and supportive environment?

Got passion for supporting young people thrive?
Is work-life balance important to you?
Do you want to work in a fun and supportive environment?

Rangitoto College seeks a Librarian with a broad knowledge and understanding of a library and its purpose within an educational environment.

subClassification: Library Services & Information ManagementLibrary Services & Information Management

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Showroom & Clean Park Assistant

at Karcher Pty Ltd

This is a Part time job

Botany Downs, Auckland

Employee focused culture
Uniform provided
Flexible hours

Employee focused culture
Uniform provided
Flexible hours

This role is responsible for delivering a smooth and positive customer experience at our Kärcher Center and car wash facility.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Programme Administrator

at Auckland University Of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Northcote, Auckland

$62,000 - $81,000 p.a.

Flexible working arrangements
12 month fixed term
Play a vital role in the delivery of quality educational experience for student

Flexible working arrangements
12 month fixed term
Play a vital role in the delivery of quality educational experience for student

This role provides essential administrative support to ensure accurate, timely & student‑focused delivery of academic programmes across the faculty.

subClassification: Records Management & Document ControlRecords Management & Document Control

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Wildlife Keeper

at Franz Josef Wildlife Centre

This is a Full time job

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

$27 – $35 per hour

Work hands-on with rare and iconic New Zealand wildlife.
Make a meaningful conservation impact.
Live and work in an extraordinary location .

Work hands-on with rare and iconic New Zealand wildlife.
Make a meaningful conservation impact.
Live and work in an extraordinary location .

This is a rare opportunity to play a hands-on role in the care and conservation advocacy of some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured wildlife.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Lab Cleaner/Maintenance and Warehouse Assistant

at Science & Technology company

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

We require a Laboratory Cleaner and maintenance and Warehouse Assistant. This role involves cleaning our suite of laboratories and varied other tasks

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Aviary Assistant

at Dunedin City Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Work with wildlife every day
Full-time or part-time hours available to suit your lifestyle
Great benefits including 5 weeks leave

Work with wildlife every day
Full-time or part-time hours available to suit your lifestyle
Great benefits including 5 weeks leave

Hands-on Aviary Assistant role caring for birds, maintaining enclosures, and supporting visitors in a unique Botanic Garden setting.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Handyperson, packer, estate processor

at Elderly Assist Limited

This is a Part time job

Panmure, Auckland

$30 – $38 per hour

- Great work mates and a 'feel good factor' as you assist the elderly
- Client base appreciate your efforts and will tell you regularly
- Stable company in huge growth mode

- Great work mates and a 'feel good factor' as you assist the elderly
- Client base appreciate your efforts and will tell you regularly
- Stable company in huge growth mode

Come and work for a team where every day is different, every week you are working with new clients and where your client base appreciate your efforts.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

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