Senior Librarian

About this role

The primary purpose of the Senior Librarian is to support the activation of library services in the Takiwā as a centre of learning, promoting and delivering a supportive and effective facility for all tauira and kaimahi.

Role details:

Title: Senior Librarian
Role: Permanent Full Time
Location: Māngere
Hours: 37.5 per week
Days: Monday - Sunday

As Senior Librarian, you will:

• Support the Team Lead to develop and deliver library services that focus strongly on the needs of tauira and kaimahi that meet services targets as determined by upline manager.
• Lead the promotion and provide assistance to tauira to use TWoA online platforms.
• Advise on subject specialty research queries and methods.
• Contribute to and support the Team Lead to execute the Takiwā library plan.
• In conjunction with Team lead, identify relevant data sets for reporting monthly on the health of the library service for the Takiwā.

About you:

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Degree in Library and Information Management (preferably Masters level)
• 4+years’ professional library experience, including special library/tertiary education experience
• Certificate in Adult Teaching
• Registered Member of the Library and Information Profession RLIANZA
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (Class 1)

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

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 asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

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