Pou Kohikohinga Mori

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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to embedding Te Ao Māori within our libraries and creating spaces where mātauranga Māori thrives. If you are a next generation thinker with a passion for Library services, and connecting the community with Māori information in Libraries, then this could be the perfect position for you.

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Pou Kohikohinga Māori works within the Ngā Ratonga Māori, Māori Library Services Team embedding Ngā Aho, the Libraries bicultural plan and enabling meaningful community collaboration. Ngā Ratonga Māori are a committed team of Māori librarians who care for our physical collections and programme delivery throughout the libraries.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

This unique role will enable you to use your knowledge as a collection’s specialist relating to mātauranga Māori. You will have a strong focus on customer service to engage with the community and the ability and skills to deliver high quality services and programmes of particular interest to Māori.

You will deliver reference services, information activities and programmes both in house and community based as required relating to the Ngā Pounamu Māori and Ngāi Tahu collection resources across our community libraries. You will contribute to the provision of professional development for colleagues in this area and assist with developing and updating Māori digital resources and services along with promotion of our broader library services.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

As Pou Kohikohinga Māori, you will be comfortable being involved from a Te Ao Māori perspective in both formal and informal situations. You will lead with integrity and embrace our values of māramatanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and whanaungatanga.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Competence in te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga
• A good foundation in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Passionate about connecting the community with Māori information
• Good organisational, planning and administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including communicating confidently with individuals and groups
• Experience in all aspects of information retrieval
• Previous library experience
• A tertiary qualification
• A driver’s licence

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

• Hours of work - Monday to Friday with some after-hours work required as needed
• Position - Full-time, permanent
• Location - This position is primarily based at 180 Smith Street, Linwood, Christchurch but can work from any Christchurch City Library as required
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $74,395 - $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - Sunday 21st June 2026
• Wed 10 June 5.30-6.30pm in Waruwarutū Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection, Tūranga
• Thurs 18 June 5.30-6.30pm in Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection, Linwood Library

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

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