Research Librarian

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Type**: Fixed term Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: National Library Branch: Enterprise Partnerships Salary: $61,561 - $81,876
Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders. The Alexander Turnbull Library is a directorate of the National Library and sits within the Information and Knowledge Services branch, the Department's epicentre of information management, culture and heritage. Our branch is all about collecting, storing and preserving important things that are precious to New Zealand. We are seeking a Research Librarian, Arrangement & Description (A&D) to join a project team Mahi Whanake, and undertake a longish fixed term contract to process three large acquisitions. These collections are: John Scott's architectural records, C K Stead's literary papers, and Shona Rapira Davies' artist records.
This role will report to the Senior Archivist, Special Project Lead. If you have some experience with processing unpublished material especially architectural plans, or a good grasp of the theories of arrangement and description and the ability to work at pace and meet deadlines, and if you want a job where the work you do matters to New Zealand, we would like to hear from you. We will provide training for the right person. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

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