Puke Ariki Library Taranaki Research Centre Supervisor - #310707

Ko wai mātou - Who are we

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.

Te āheinga - The opportunity

Puke Ariki Library has recently become a part of the Cultural Experiences Group for Council which includes the Library, Museum and Govett Brewster and Len Lye Gallery. In this newly created position we are looking for a Supervisor for the Taranaki Research Centre. This role will contribute to the Library Leadership team and the strategic direction of the Library, particularly for the Research Centre, including taking supervisory control of the Library during rostered shifts.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the new direction that the library and our wider group will be taking over the next few years as we integrate services and work more collaboratively across our sector. We will be building a new Library Strategy and focussing on delivering exceptional services to our customers.

We are looking for a people leader, with expertise in Library Collections, Archives and Research/Heritage work, who understands the important functions of a Research Centre and has experience in providing access to archives and heritage collections and managing a team.

Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities:

• Manage the Taranaki Research Centre daily operations including supporting the team and preparing rosters and daily rotations
• Be a member of the Library Leadership team, taking responsibility for the Library as necessary
• Contribute to strategic planning, performance monitoring and building a good team culture
• Ensure KPIs are met and customers receive services that exceed their expectations
• Undertake rostered shifts on the customer service counter
• Provide efficient research services, and support the team in doing so
• Collaborate with Education and Programming staff to ensure a range of programmes and events are delivered
• Undertake original research on Taranaki Heritage and promote the Research Centre
• Have Collection development responsibility for the Research Centre collection
• Collaborate with the Curator Archives and other Puke Ariki team members to ensure archiving work is completed and archives are accessible
• Manage a budget allocation
• Oversee cataloguing work for the collection
• Deliver training to staff as necessary

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako - Essential skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree and Library or Archives qualification, including proven research skills, is essential
• Minimum of three years' experience in managing staff
• Experience working in libraries and heritage/research services (preferably public libraries)
• Knowledge of Archiving and cataloguing practices
• Proven experience in a wide range of digital technologies, library and museum management systems and online databases
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and creating a positive team culture

He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki?

With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!

Ōu mātou rourou - What we offer

At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.

You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $71,965 and $75162. We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.

If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Applications close Sunday, 9 June 2024.