Collection Management Librarian (fixed term)

at  Wintec Te Pkenga

HE KŌRERO MŌU | ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have up-to-date database management and be familiar with cataloguing principles
• Hold professional qualifications in Librarianship, Information Management, or equivalent
• Be an exceptionally detail-oriented individual with advanced proficiency in Excel and budget planning
• Be a highly organised professional with a passion for creating an optimal learning environment through strategic resource management

We encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.
We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don’t apply for roles if they’re not a 100% match, but we’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for potential.
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information please view the Position Description below.

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

Wintec is a business division of Te Pūkenga, a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

MŌ TĒNEI TŪRANGA MAHI | ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled Collection Management Librarian to join our Wintec library team. This is a fixed-term position, commencing Monday 4 November 2024 through to 31 October 2025, to cover parental leave.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional negotiation abilities to secure favourable pricing for student resources, as well as strong interpersonal skills to effectively advise senior stakeholders.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $70,400 and $92,400 dependent on skills and experience.

The Collection Management Librarian will be based in Wintec Te Pukenga; however, flexibility on location and remote work arrangements are negotiable. Reporting to the Library Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Oversight of the cataloguing of materials, purchasing both print and electronic resources, and resolving access issues
• Ensuring the library maintains the best and most appropriate resources for our customers
• Managing the budget responsibly throughout the year in conjunction with the Library Manager
• Ensuring staff adhere to the Collection Management Aims and Guidelines
• Collaborating with staff to align resources with faculty and student needs
• Managing usage and customer interaction statistics
• Contributing to monthly reports and business plans of the unit
• Balancing financial sustainability with resource quality

WE WILL BE ASSESSING APPLICATIONS AS THEY COME IN AND THIS ROLE WILL BE CLOSED EARLIER IF WE RECEIVE A SUITABLE CANDIDATE.

This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have up-to-date database management and be familiar with cataloguing principles
• Hold professional qualifications in Librarianship, Information Management, or equivalent
• Be an exceptionally detail-oriented individual with advanced proficiency in Excel and budget planning
• Be a highly organised professional with a passion for creating an optimal learning environment through strategic resource managemen