Senior Librarian – Collection Services

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Are you passionate about libraries, leadership, and building meaningful access to knowledge? We’re looking for a committed and organised Senior Librarian – Collection Services to play a key role in shaping the library experience for our tauira and kaimahi. This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, based at our Raroera Campus in Hamilton.

Based in our central library, you’ll lead the coordination of circulation activities and support a team of Assistant Librarians in the smooth, day-to-day running of core library operations. You’ll also be responsible for:

• Overseeing acquisitions and managing physical collection development across our library network
• Coordinating resources to ensure consistency and best practice
• Working closely with the Senior Librarian – Digital Services to deliver both physical and digital resources that meet the evolving learning and research needs of our communities

This is more than just a library role – it’s an opportunity to connect people with knowledge, lead with purpose, and help our libraries thrive in a changing world.

Mōu | About you

The ideal person for this role is a natural organiser and collaborative leader, with a passion for libraries, a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent service to tauira and kaimahi alike.

• Degree in Library and Information Management (Master’s level preferred)
• Registered Member of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (RLIANZA) – preferred but not essential
• Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver’s License
• 4 + years’ experience in facilitating acquisitions, cataloguing, and managing library resources
• 4+ years’ professional experience in a library environment
• 4+ years’ experience working with electronic databases
• Proven ability to deliver customer-focused solutions to a diverse range of users and stakeholders

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

A position description is available on our career’s website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz