Librarian

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi offers the highest standards of tertiary education from certificate to doctoral levels, including programmes for international scholars of indigenous studies. Our vision is to promote, grow and sustain Māori language, knowledge, and culture, according to tikanga Māori practice.

This is an exciting time to be part of Māori and indigenous scholarship, and our success relies on the excellence of our people and our connection to the communities that we serve.  We offer a stimulating teaching, research, and professional working environment in one of our three campuses: our main campus in Whakatāne, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Wairoa.

We are looking for a part time Librarian to provide library services to students and staff at our Whakatane Campus Library.  You will also provide online Library services to our wider online student base and staff located at Tāmaki and Wairoa campuses and offsite throughout the country.   

In this role you will work predominantly 15 hours each week Monday and Tuesday.  Occasionally, you may be required to support students attending scheduled weekend noho at Whakatāne Campus.

To successfully undertake this role, you will have:  

·         A tertiary qualification in Library and Information Studies or other relevant discipline. 

·         At least three years’ experience providing library services.    

·         Previous experience working in a tertiary education environment.   

·         Te Reo Māori skills to at least intermediate level and an understanding of Tikanga Māori.    

·         A current full driver’s licence.

We offer a supportive working environment and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.