Te Papa is open 365 days of the year. Staff working in the Hospitality Division and public areas of Te Papa are rostered to provide service 365 days in the year. Staff working in non-public areas work flexible hours, Monday to Friday to meet Te Papa's needs.

Please complete relevant sections of this application form, and attach your current CV and covering letter. The information you provide on this form will be used strictly in confidence. If your application is successful, the Human Resources Division as part of Te Papa's personnel records, will hold the information you supply.

Position applied for:*

Personal information

Surname or family name:* Address:* Email Address:*

Given name:* Home * Country Area Number Mobile Country Area Number Work Country Area Number

I may be contacted at work:*  Yes  No 

General information

Are you a NZ citizen or NZ resident?*  Yes  No 
      If not, do you have a work permit?  Yes  No 
      If yes, give expiry date
      


Have you had an injury or any medical condition that may be aggravated or affect your ability to perform the duties of the position? (if yes, please detail)*
Yes  No 


If you have any criminal convictions (not including any convictions under the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004) please detail. Refer to website http://www.justice.govt.nz/privacy/clean-slate.html if you are unsure.
Do you have a current drivers licence?
Yes  No 

Do you agree to enquires being made as to the accuracy of information in this application form and in your CV?*
Yes  No 

Do you have a spouse, partner, relative or household member working at Te Papa?*
Yes  No 
(Your response to this question may be necessary to prevent potential conflicts of interest.)

Please attach your curriculum vitae. 


Please attach a covering letter.

For public and hospitality positions only

Only complete this section if you are applying for a hospitality position or a public position such as Te Papa Host, Discovery Centre Host or Retail Assistant

Please fill in the hours that you are AVAILABLE to work, in the spaces below, taking into account your personal circumstances.

Hours of Work		Holidays, incl. Stat/School, etc
Monday		Monday
Tuesday		Tuesday
Wednesday		Wednesday
Thursday		Thursday
Friday		Friday
Saturday		Saturday
Sunday		Sunday

All applicants - where did you learn of this vacancy?

Please complete (tick relevant box) to tell us how you learnt of this vacancy 

Newspaper Te Papa Website NZ Govt Jobs Online website Word of mouth Personal contact at Te Papa Other - please specify	Recruitment Website - please specify Employment/Specialist Magazine - please specify

Hospitality Division only

Please only complete this section of the Application Form if you are applying for employment within Te Papa's Hospitality Division, i.e. Te Papa Café, Espresso, Catering.

The following information is requested to ensure Te Papa continues to maintain the highest standard in all its food handling procedures and prevents any health and safety risk to the public. Information supplied will be kept confidential and will only be seen by those responsible in the recruitment procedure.

Are you applying for a Hospitality Division Position*
Yes  No 

Are you over the age of 18 years?
(You only need to answer this question if applying for a role in Te Papa's Hospitality Division, to ensure that the legal requirements are met - Sale of Liquor Act.)
Yes  No 

Infectious disease / immunisation history

Immune status

Prior to taking up employment with Te Papa's Hospitality Division, please provide information about your personal immune status for the infectious diseases listed below:

Have you been immunised against the following? If so, please indicate date last immunised.

Tuberculosis Yes  No

Tetanus Yes  No

Other (please state)

Hepatitis status

Have you ever had viral hepatitis or been tested positive for hepatitis A?

Yes  No 

In the past 12 months, have you come into contact with a person who has hepatitis?
Yes  No 

In the past 12 months, have you received a hepatitis A vaccination?
Yes  No 

Declaration

I hereby declare my answers to all health questions are full and true to the best of my knowledge.

I acknowledge receipt of this health questionnaire and understand the intent is to assess conditions that may affect my ability to safely perform essential job functions. I understand this information will be kept confidential.

I understand that should I answer No to any of the above Immune Status questions I may be requested to undertake a series of immunisation tests or immunisations, at Te Papa's expense, prior to my employment.

 I further understand that should I answer Yes to any of the Hepatitis Status questions I may be requested to undertake a medical examination, at my own expense, prior to my employment. 

I declare to the best of my knowledge the answers to the questions in this application are correct. I understand that if any false information is given, or material fact suppressed, I may not be accepted, or if I am employed, I may be dismissed. 

Information on Recruitment and Selection Process for Applicants

• Shortlisting is based on the written applications received from applicants. The selection panel will shortlist applicants whose written applications indicate they best meet the key competencies of the vacancy.
• If you are shortlisted and selected for an interview you will be contacted by telephone and an interview date and time will be arranged.
• If you are not shortlisted for an interview the Panel Chairperson will advise you in writing.
• All applicants selected to attend an interview are advised that they may bring along whanau or support. The applicant will meet all costs associated with bringing whanau or support groups to an interview. If you are selected for an interview please advise if you do wish to bring whanau or support with you.
• Te Papa conducts structured Behavioural Event Interviews with all shortlisted applicants.
• Candidates selected for interview may also be required to undertake some competency based assessment. This may include presentations, written exercises, role-plays or psychometric testing. You will be advised of all details when contacted by telephone for an interview.
• All non-successful interviewed applicants will be advised by telephone by the Panel Chairperson who is usually the Manager of the vacancy. A letter confirming this conversation will also be sent out by the Panel Chairperson.
• Reference checks will be conducted as part of the selection process and a minimum of two work related verbal references are required. Te Papa will not rely on written references.
• If it is found that you have given incorrect or misleading information or have omitted any relevant information on this application form, you may be disqualified from appointment, or if appointed, you may be liable to be dismissed.
• Te Papa does not reimburse expenses for appointees who need to relocate to Wellington to take up a position with Te Papa.

Privacy of Information Statement (Privacy Act 1993)
Any information that you provide in this application form is solely for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the vacancy you have applied for. The information will not be used for any other purpose or supplied to any other party.