Director Library Services

2 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand Library And Information Association Of New Zealand Aotearoa Full time

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city.
From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.Due to the retirement of our Director, we are now looking for a new Director of Library Services to join our team in 2025.
The Director will be responsible for embedding the strategic vision for the Library Service, as well as the day-to-day operational management of the service, team leadership, financial management, and relationship building with mana whenua, key partners, and our community.With your prior library sector experience, this could be the opportunity for you to bring your expertise and knowledge to take Dunedin's much-loved libraries to the next level.About youAs an experienced library professional, you'll be able to challenge existing practices, explore new service and partnership initiatives, embed bicultural practice, and identify efficiencies as we constantly look to improve our service delivery to the Dunedin community.Our Library team is passionate about connecting with the community, making a meaningful impact on our residents and visitors by delivering a wide range of services across our Library Network.
Your proven ability in fostering a great culture, together with previous experience in driving strategic initiatives, will empower our team to continue to deliver exceptional customer service and programming across our communities.Day-to-day, your role will include the following:Delivering on the strategic vision for Dunedin Public LibrariesLeading and fostering a great team culture for our teamsLeading and implementing Te Taki Haruru – The DCC's Maori Strategic FrameworkManaging facilities, staff, and resources cost-effectivelyBeing responsible for internal and external reportingTaking care of staff and customer health, safety, and wellbeingOn-going professional development of library staff membersIdeally you will have:A postgraduate qualification in library and information managementPrevious experience in working in libraries at a senior management levelDemonstrated leadership and people management skillsExperience of embedding Te Ao Maori as bicultural practice with libraries or organizationsProven ability to contribute and lead policy development and strategic planningCustomer service focus with in-depth knowledge of the information needs of communities including people of different age groups and cultural backgroundsIn addition to the above, you will have excellent computer skills, as well as good written and oral communication skills.What we offer5 Weeks annual leave + additional long service leave after qualifying periodsParental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave5% superannuation (after 6 months of service) + free annual flu vaccinations and eye checks every 2 yearsFor further information on DCC benefits, see our careers site: DCC careers | BenefitsSalary range: $125,000 – $150,000 gross per annumThe DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.How to ApplyIf this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.Apply now >Applications close 5pm Sunday 12 January 2025, candidates will be updated on the progress of their application following this date.
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