Associate University Librarian (Māori and Strategic Development)

Associate University Librarian (Māori and Strategic Development) -2400348

 

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
NGĀ WHARE WHAKAMĀRAMA O TE WHARE WĀNANGA O ŌTĀKOU

•    Great people and a collaborative culture.
•    Fantastic employee benefits, flexible work options.
•    Competitive salary and five weeks annual leave.

About our team/Mō te tīma 

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university with a strong record in research and research informed teaching.  The University and its Library operate in an environment characterised by constant change in higher education, both nationally and globally and by the need to accommodate both traditional and innovative modes of scholarly communication.

We have talented staff who work collaboratively with our students to provide technology-rich and inspiring study environments that stimulate creativity and enhance learning. We are proud of the important role we play in the student and academic experience at Otago.

The role/Te mahi

As the Associate University Librarian (Māori and Strategic Development), you will lead the development and execution of the Library’s strategies for effective and enduring engagement with iwi, mana whenua and iwi Māori to advance Library services for Māori students and staff.

You will make a major contribution to library policy and planning as a member of the Library’s Executive Management Group. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join the University of Otago in working towards achieving Māori student and staff equity goals and ensuring Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpins all our Library’s work.

Key responsibilities of this role include:
•    Ensuring the Library connects with relevant Māori stakeholder engagement activities taking place across the University within both academic and service divisions.
•    Advising and leading on strategic developments and initiatives across Library departments.
•    Developing strategies and performance indicators to measure achievement towards Māori objectives.
•    Providing leadership and management for the Strategic Development team and ensuring staff capabilities and competences are in place.
•    Developing and overseeing the implementation of plans to raise the cultural competencies of staff.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will be a proven leader with a strong capability to foster, create and maintain relationships.

Successful candidates will also have: 
•    Broad and deep experience of Te Ao Māori, including competency in Te Reo Māori and leadership in tikanga.
•    Substantial knowledge of Mātauranga Māori.
•    Extensive relevant experience working in a management team in a library, cultural or related service-oriented organisation.
•    Experience developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic organisational and service change.
•    Ability to contribute to planning at operational and strategic levels.
•    Knowledge of digital and collection services within a university library context (an advantage)
•    Understanding of the research process and teaching and learning in a University setting (an advantage).

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full time (37.5 hours), fixed term (1 year) position, located in Dunedin.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

For further information on our awesome staff benefits, please click here.

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Mike Wall, University Librarian, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400348 will close on Sunday, 7 April 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Mike Wall    Tel: +64 3 479 8933

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range Management Band 4 (Range of Appointments $107,664 to $120,754, Top of Range $133,845)
Organisation
 Central Services
Job Function
 Library and Information Services Management