Puke Ariki Library Te Ao Maori Senior Librarian
5 days ago
Puke Ariki Library Te Ao Maori Senior Librarian Ko wai matou - Who are we
Te Kaunihera-a-rohe o Ngamotu - 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 aheinga - The opportunity
Do you have whakapapa maori and strong Taranaki local or Aotearoa connections?
If so we want to hear from you for this newly created role at Puke Ariki Libraries.
As part of the Cultural Experience Group for Council including the Library, Museum and Art Gallery, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to leading services in a new direction in collaboration with colleagues.
We are looking to deliver exceptional services to the community in a more inclusive and culturally appropriate way and this role will be a key player contributing to this work for library services.
You will be part of a supportive and culturally safe workplace that is motivated to improving services as part of Te Tiriti Partnerships at Council.
We want to grow and develop this role along side you.
You would be working with other roles across the Cultural Experiences group such as the Pou Tikanga and with support of the Kaumata Kaunihera.
If you have great connections and relationships with people, and are willing to learn more about library services and contribute to making a difference to the community, then please apply now.
Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities:
- Assist in customer service, kohanga maori collections, supporting research, library spaces and programming to be responsive to the needs of the Maori community
- Identify cultural professional development training for colleagues
- Use a discretionary approach to customer enquiries particularly those relating to Matauranga Maori, Maori literacy and when supporting rangahau Maori (Maori research methods)
- Identify areas for improvement for Bicultural service delivery within the Library network
- Work with the Puke Ariki Maori Public Programs Officer and Pouako Ara Maori to develop services to offer kaiako and akonga (students) of kura Kaupapa and whanau
- Advise on the development of the kohanga Maori Collections across the library network
- Contribute to the planning and delivery programmes and events across the library network
Nga tino pukenga me nga wheako - Essential skills and experience:
- A relevant qualification in Library and Information Management, Te Reo and Matauranga Maori is preferred or willingness to study in this area
- Experience working in libraries (preferably Public Libraries)
- Proficient in Te Reo Maori me ona and tikanga
- Strong interpersonal, demonstrated people management and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of tikanga and able to practice manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, maramatanga and whanaungatanga within the role.
- Full driver's licence preferred
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
Ou matou 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 $63,351 and $66,106.
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 on 8 September (Mahuru) 2024.
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