WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Plans and organises systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• evaluates and preserves records for legal, administrative, evidential, historical and other purposes
• prepares record-keeping systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention or destruction of records
• assesses records maintained by organisations and individuals and negotiates for their transfer to archival custody
• directs processes for the cataloguing, conservation, restoration and destruction of records
• administers access provisions laid down by legislation, organisational regulations and depositors’ directions
• selects documents for reproduction, publication and display
• provides policy and technical advice on the management of records
• may assist users in the interpretation of record-keeping systems
• may direct the activities of library and conservation staff
• may participate in staff supervision, selection and training

SPECIALISATIONS:

Manuscripts Archivist