Heritage, Collections and Content Lead

5 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

**Fixed-term opportunity til end of July 2026 (parental leave cover)**:

- ** Part-time for 32 hours per week / 0.8FTE**:

- ** Flexible start and finish times, free and accessible parking nearby**:

- ** Build your leadership experience within Te Ara Ātea**:

- ** Te reo lessons and supported career development**:

- ** Role is mostly based in Te Ara Ātea in Rolleston town centre within the Selwyn District**

We have an opportunity for someone to join us to cover a period of parental leave who until the end of July 2026. We are seeking an experienced professional from the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museum) sector, specifically within Libraries. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and would enjoy working in the new and modern Library of Te Ara Atea based in Rolleston Town centre then this may be the opportunity for you

**About the role**

This is a varied role leading a team to successfully deliver on heritage resources and services; Selwyn Libraries website, library physical, digital and subscription collection resources and services. This includes ensuring our content online is current, accessible and well organised. Due to the volume of work across our Libraries in Selwyn demonstrated experience from Libraries will be advantageous. Additional to this, proven strengths in; planning, procurement, contract management, financial management, reporting while managing strong relationships with suppliers.

Another key part to this role is managing the development of Kā Kōrero o Waikirikiri Selwyn Stories and the ongoing relationship with strategic partners; Ngai Tahu Archives, Archives NZ, Christchurch City Libraries, Lincoln and Canterbury Universities and Canterbury Museum. For this reason, you will need to demonstrate a good understanding and capability to successfully engage in Māori cultural settings.

**Skills and experience**
- Working in a GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Museums, Archives) institution, especially Libraries.
- Effective planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of library physical and digital collections
- Financial management, budgeting and reporting
- Strong relationship management with local bodies, communities and suppliers
- Ability to respectfully engage in a Māori cultural setting
- Strength in successfully leading a team to meet set objectives
- An appropriate qualification in; Museum Heritage, Arts, Library

**About the team**

Selwyn Council's Arts, Culture and Lifelong Learning (ACLL) Team is an innovative, dynamic, and talented team that provides a wide range of cultural, literacy, and learning experiences right across the Selwyn District.

**Te Ara Ātea is the manawa of Rolleston's town centre**

A place of discovery, community gathering and sharing knowledge.

Inside you will find a modern library with an extensive selection of books, magazines and reference material, a large video projection wall, tamariki space, a studio, cafe, workshop area and exhibition and performance spaces. The jewel in the crown, is Te Waka Huia with beautifully curated taonga displays.

The outdoor sensory garden is alive with spaces to explore and play with accessible raised gardens, edible plants, sound and colour features.

Whether you're looking for a quiet reflective spot, creative hub, a sensory experience or a good read, Te Ara Ātea has it all.

**_ Applications close 06 July 2025_

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