Archivist

• Help us provide reference and access services for council staff, elected representatives, and members of the public to the archives of Auckland Council and its predecessor authorities
• Work as part of a small collaborative and supportive team of specialists
• Permanent full-time in Auckland CBD
• Salary for this role is $80K per annum.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We’re looking for an Archivist to join Auckland Council’s Archives team (part of Group Shared Services Data Governance) and help care for, preserve, and promote council’s rich archives. This role plays an important part in making sure council’s archives are well managed, accessible, and protected for future generations, while supporting our statutory obligations under the Public Records Act 2005 and associated standards.

This is an exciting time to join the team. The team manages a high volume of inquiries from council teams, its council-controlled organisations, elected members, and the public. You’ll support access to archives, contribute to appraisal, arrangement, and description; assist with preservation and digitisation activities; and help strengthen the long-term resilience and capability of the archives team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting access to council’s archives by responding to enquiries from the public, council, council-controlled organisations’ staff, and elected representatives in our reading room and through phone and online channels
• Accessioning, appraising, arranging and describing physical and digital archives in line with archival principles and standards
• Contributing to archive interpretation and outreach, including online content, social media, and presentations
• Supporting preservation, digitisation, disaster readiness, and relocation activities to ensure archives are safely managed, protected, and accessible.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

This role will suit someone who is curious, methodical, and detail-focused, interested in connecting people with the decisions and records that shape Tāmaki Makaurau. You’ll bring strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to answer a wide range of archive enquiries clearly and professionally. A working knowledge of archives, record keeping, and service delivery will be important, along with confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly. An understanding of local government and archives legislation would be a strong advantage.

You’ll also be comfortable with the physical nature of archives work, including manual handling tasks, and bring a commitment to maintaining professional knowledge of current and emerging best practice in archives and records management.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in information management, humanities, social sciences, or a related field, along with a qualification in archives and/or records management.
• At least three years’ experience in archives or records management, preferably within the public sector
• Current New Zealand driver’s licence.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

An exciting opportunity to join a specialised team and play a key role in the care and long-term preservation of the archives of Auckland Council and its predecessor authorities. The role will be based in Auckland CBD but will include travelling to and working at other council offices as required.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Sunday 7 June 2026

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.