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Library Services Manager - Manaaki Whenua

Christchurch

FULL TIME

October 13, 2024

Library Services Manager
Location: Lincoln
Term: Permanent
Status: Full time
Mō te Pakihi | About the Company:
Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment. We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
We are looking for a Library Services Manager to lead the delivery of library services that support our researchers. You will manage a small team and ensure access to physical and digital academic resources that enable world-class research in environmental and ecological fields. This is a leadership role focused on aligning library services with institutional priorities and fostering innovation in information management and use.
Primary Responsibilities

Manage and enhance library services to meet MWLR's research needs.
Oversee the acquisition of journals, books, and databases, ensuring access to comprehensive, relevant collections.
Promote open access publishing.
Collaborate with other institutes for resource sharing and interlibrary loans.
Lead the implementation of Te Tiriti principles and ensure collections support Māori research.
Manage the library's budget and procurement of resources.
Lead a small team, fostering a strong customer service culture.

Ō pūmanawa | About you
You will have a passion for supporting research and innovation through the provision of great library services. You are a forward-thinking leader who embraces digital transformation, champions open access, and demonstrates a commitment to bicultural values and diversity.
Qualifications and Experience

Master's degree (or equivalent or higher) in library and/or information management.
Experience of leading library teams, preferably in a research environment.
Significant hands-on experience in the operation, management and use of research library functions and services.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in library and information science.
Experience in leading library innovation and transformation.
Familiarity with Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

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Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
If you don't meet every requirement in this position description, please don't exclude yourself. Studies indicate that women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria. We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Manaaki Tangata (caring, partnering, common purpose) and Science that Delivers (excellence, relevance, integrity), rather than merely ticking boxes. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your application.
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on.
Tono Mai | Apply Now!
Enquiries about the position may be directed to Shona Hall, Hall Sc@landcareresearch.co.nz. For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, watch this short clip: Manaaki Whenua and visit our website: www.landcareresearch.co.nz

Applications close on Sunday 3rd November 2024 at 11.55pm NZT

Job Details

Crown research institute

Manaaki Whenua

Reference #

56740

Posted on

14 Oct 2024

Closes on

03 Nov 2024 23:55

Location(s)

Christchurch

Expertise

Knowledge & Information Systems & Technology

Job level(s)

Experienced, Management

Work type(s)

Permanent

More details (document)

Library Services Manager - Replacement - PD September 2024 - FINAL.pdf

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