Employing over 600 staff in one of the most stunning locations in the country, Queenstown Lakes District Council is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.
We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years the QLDC organisation has itself experienced substantial growth. We genuinely believe in developing our people and providing them with all the tools and opportunities needed to succeed.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Libraries team as Branch Library Manager for our Frankton and Kingston libraries. This is a great opportunity to join our passionate, dedicated team in a community focused position. Along with the chance to work with a warm and welcoming team, we offer a host of employee benefits (including highly discounted access to our health and fitness facilities), and a genuine commitment to your training and career development.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be responsible for the day to day operations, service delivery and facilities management of the Frankton and Kingston libraries. In supporting the development and management of community partnerships and strategic projects you’ll be creating a welcoming, inclusive space that delivers on its goal of positive customer experiences.
The role will involve:
- Employee management including performance development, recruitment, and training
- Creating and maintaining an engaged workforce
- Overseeing the delivery of high quality services across all areas of the libraries
- Managing facilities and working closely with our property and knowledge management teams
- Leading and implementing strategic plans and special projects
- Championing the use of Te Reo Māori in the library environment and working closely with mana whenua to ensure Te Ao Māori is considered in all aspects of services
What you’ll bring to the role
You’ll have a number of years experience working within a library environment and will be passionate about creating safe, welcoming, and engaging environments for our communities. You’ll have experience working with a range of external groups including educational organisations, government agencies, social service agencies, as well as various other community groups. Your strong stakeholder management skills will serve you well.
You’ll be a successful people leader, with the ability to relate well to a wide range of people. You’ll enjoy working closely with your teams to get the best out of them.
To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to look at the bigger picture
- Experience with budget management and reporting
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Experience with process improvement and identifying risk areas
This is a great opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team. To apply, head to http://qldc.qjumpers.co.nz/jobs/ and apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions, please get in touch with Sue Gwilliam, Library Services Manager, on sue.gwilliam@qldc.govt.nz
Applications close: Wednesday 4th October
Link to apply: https://qldc.qjumpersjobs.co/jobs/details/Branch_Library_Manager_-_Frankton_%26_Kingston-1078431