Mō te tūranga | About the position
This role focuses on providing outstanding research and heritage information services.
Key responsibilities include curating and managing resources to enhance the customer experience, as well as supporting the development, preservation, and accessibility of local heritage and other collections in both physical and digital formats.
You’ll recognise the importance of the role as a Treaty partner and understand how that underpins Gisborne District Council’s work.
Ngā Mahi ngā Takohanga Matua rānei | Duties include:
- Care and management of special collections.
- Recommend purchase and decommissioning of materials for Reference Service collections.
- Ensure archival maintenance, preservation and security of Reference Service collections is upheld to a high standard.
- To ensure a culture of excellent internal and external customer service and customer satisfaction.
- To prepare timely and sufficiently informative reports and statistical data for the Library Service Leader as required in respect to work programme delivery and new issues/opportunities.
Ngā Pūkenga me Ngā Wheako e Hiahia ana | Skills and experience required:
- NZ Diploma in Library and Information Studies (L5) or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years in library field.
- Sound skills using Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent research capabilities.
- People management skills relatable to all age groups.
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
- Excellent problem solving, communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
Ngā Huanga | Benefits
- Ora Day leave – birthday or any other significant day leave!
- Piritahi Day – an additional leave day to spend with whānau & friends.
- Waiata group and Kawhe Korero Te Reo class.
- Staff Discounts at local retailers and big brands
- Work with a great team and enjoy regular, lively social events!
- Access to reduced health insurance premiums for you and your family through Southern Cross
- Free eye exams
- Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family
- Annual flu vaccinations and health checks
- 1 of 6 Unitary Authorities in NZ
He aha ngā painga o te kaunihera | Why work for Gisborne District Council
Here at Gisborne District Council, we pull our values from the community we serve. It makes sense then that we are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace. Family and inclusivity are deep seated in our ethos. With Treaty partnership front of mind, we’re serious about building a workforce that enhances our commitment to deliver.
We work hard together to make our people proud, and our whanau are why we are so passionate about what we do for the community.
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is identified.
- If you’re interested, click APPLY now! For more information, email recruitment@gdc.govt.nz.
- To view the job description for this role, please visit our careers page www.gdc.govt.nz/council/careers and check the job attachments section in the job advertisement