Library Advisorat NZ Ministry of Justice69,050 - 94,348 - Wellington

apartmentNZ Ministry of Justice placeWellington calendar_month 
Te Haeata/The OpportunityWe are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and customer centric Library Advisor to join our small Ministry of Justice Library team.This position plays a key role in the team by supporting the functions of the library to ensure services are high quality, efficient and effective.This is a full time, fixed
  • term position covering parental leave until November 2026 based at our National Office, Wellington.

We are seeking someone who can ideally start as soon as possible.

What you will be doing: You will be part of a small library team and experience every part of running a library

  • from cataloguing and circulations to information research and marketing.Specific tasks will include: Collection Management cataloguing and processing new resourcesadding our holdings to WorldShare database, creating interim records if requiredshelving, stocktaking & weedingCirculation managing our borrower database, adding new borrowers & removing staff when they leave the Ministryproviding library inductions for new staffissuing, returning & renewing books for staffmanaging our overdue systemCurrent awareness managing our table of contents ejournal servicescreating & updating reading listskeeping our intranet pages up to dateInformation Research undertaking information research for staff as requested.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will have:previous experience working in a library settingability to work collaboratively as part of a teamexcellent customer service focus with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationshipshigh level accuracy and attention to detailstrong oral and written communication skillshighly developed IT and keyboard skillshave an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori.
Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture
  • the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.The Information and Library Services (ILS) Team is part of the Ministry's Digital group and is responsible for the effective management and use of information across the organisation.

Our team delivers a comprehensive range of information and library services, providing access to curated information resources and research support.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working hereWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be.

These include:flexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee our full range of benefits here.With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $69,050 and $94,348 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/ApplyTo apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website.

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.Applications close on Sunday 31 August; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nzFollow us on LinkedIn

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