Museum Preparator - Anatomy
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DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY | TE TARI KIKOKIKO
FACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | TE KAUPEKA MATAI ROKOA-KOIORA
Mo te tima/About our team
Since its establishment in 1875, the Department of Anatomy has grown to become one of the largest departments in the University. Our department makes major contributions to the undergraduate and postgraduate education of students in science, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, medical lab sciences, nutrition, and physical education. We are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. We also have a number of internationally recognised research groups led by experienced academic staff.
Te mahi/The role
The Museum Preparator provides high level technical expertise to produce and maintain very high-quality models and specimens for teaching, research and the W.D. Trotter Anatomy Museum collection.
Key tasks of the role include:
Designing and producing new anatomical education resources.
Maintaining / conserving and repairing museum models and specimens
Applying artistic sensibility and artistic anatomy knowledge to the production and maintenance of Museum models
Documenting processes specific to the creation or repair of models and specimens
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, providing quality control measures for the design and execution of projects
Ka pukeka me ka wheako/Your skills and experience
We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
BSc (Hons) preferably in Anatomy or Health / Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated experience in model making, and the ability to adopt new manufacturing techniques.
Strong spatial reasoning skills, in order to understand how anatomical structures fit, align, and interact, displaying good attention to detail.
Preferred
1-2 years' experience with digital technologies (eg: image manipulation, CAD, 3D image creation, 3D print files).
Experience with conservatorship of museum/gallery collections.
Puroko/Further details
This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) appointment, located in Otepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $75,631 to $80,503 per annum. Top of the range is $88,750.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Carol Dunstone via the contact details below.
Tono/Application
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600867 will close on Sunday 21 June 2026.
Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Carol Dunstone
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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