This is your opportunity to preserve the local and national history for future generations. This is your opportunity to share your skills, learn new skills and fellowship together. Whether you are interested in trains or getting satisfaction by helping out the community we have a job for you.
As a local museum, we need your help
We have many jobs that we would love your help with
Open Day Staff
We are always after operating staff on an open day who take pride in their job. We endeavour to give our customers a memorable experience of history. If you could see yourself as a locomotive driver, a guard, or just a helping hand. The more staff the more events can be held, bring your energy and ideas.
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General Maintenance
From mowing lawns to painting buildings there are lots of small jobs that go unnoticed by most but when not done they are very noticeable. We have jobs of the likes of those who want to keep out of the public eye.
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Railcar Drivers
New Zealand's only operating Model T Ford Railcar. We are always after opening staff for our world-famous Model T. Duties would involve driving a one-of-a-kind vehicle and giving guests a guided tour of our museum. This position can be as much fun as you make it by dressing up in period clothing.
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Restoration Projects
A museum would be boring with nothing on display. We try to keep introducing something new and refreshing. Restoration projects can be making small repairs to completely re-building a hut, locomotive or carriage. The list is never-ending with future possibilities.
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Track Maintenance
Without tracks, the whole system is derailed. Track maintenance is a very important part of keeping trains rolling. From tightening fasteners to tamping sleepers and replacing rais, there is plenty of work required to keep the line open.
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fire Wood
It is a tough job keeping firewood up to our two steam locomotives. They burn approximately 6 cubic metres a day. We get donated a lot of trees from farmers but that is only the start of the process. The job entails felling, climbing, transporting, splitting, and stacking to dry. This is our clean green alternative to bring coal.
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Admin Staff
If you are a people person, we have a ticket office & souvenir shop that needs manning on running days. Also, behind the scenes, there is planning to celebrate anniversaries and historic events. Pleasant point gazette, advertising and applying for grants/funding for future projects all need interested people.
Helping to keep history alive for the next generation
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