Librarian Metadata & Discovery

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Ngā Pātaka Kōrero o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Libraries) is a place of learning, connection and discovery, where high‑quality collection description is essential to how knowledge is found and used.

We are seeking a Librarian – Metadata & Discovery with a development focus on building metadata expertise for Heritage resources. This permanent, full‑time role is based at Auckland Central Library Monday to Friday - and is well suited to an emerging specialist librarian ready to grow their skills working with rare, unique and significant collections. You’ll be supported to build specialist strength in heritage cataloguing and metadata practice within a busy, collaborative operational team, with time and guidance to develop confidence and professional judgement. As your capability grows, you’ll describe culturally significant materials with care and accuracy, review and improve complex and legacy records, and gain insight into how metadata supports discovery, stewardship, and the customer and researcher experience across catalogues and discovery layers.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

You bring solid operational skills and a strong interest in metadata and Heritage collections. You value standards and consistency, and you’re curious about how metadata shapes discovery, meaning and research use.

You will bring:

• Care and accuracy in working with data and systems, with some experience or interest in metadata standards and tools, including RBMS Controlled vocabularies for describing Heritage materials

• Curiosity about research, heritage collections, discovery systems, and culturally responsive description, including Nga Upoko Tukutuku

• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and build capability over time, including developing understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and reparative practice

• A collaborative, relationship‑focused approach, with openness to new technologies and ways of working

You’ll also hold a recognised library qualification (or relevant tertiary qualification).

Ngā mahi matua: What you’ll be doing

This role combines core metadata operations with the development of specialist expertise.

You will:

• Create, maintain, review, and enhance accurate metadata across a range of formats, including complex and legacy records

• Apply established metadata standards consistently, undertaking authority control and quality assurance checks

• Contribute to documentation, continuous improvement initiatives, and the effective use of Auckland Libraries’ discovery layer

• Build advanced skills in the description and enrichment of Heritage collections metadata

• Apply ethical, cultural, and contextual considerations in metadata practice

• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Regional Library and Learning Services Unit

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a genuinely supportive & flexible environment for librarians who want to grow. If you’re ready to develop specialist heritage metadata capability while strengthening your professional foundations, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll benefit from:

• A knowledgeable, welcoming metadata team with strong mentoring

• Time and support to develop heritage metadata expertise

• Exposure to nationally significant collections and large-scale systems

• A culture that values learning, inclusion, te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

Additionally, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave

• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years

• Additional day of leave for community activities

• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery

• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies

• Flexible and supportive work environment

• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

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.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini

My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

This role closes Monday 18th May 32026 at 11.59pm

The salary range for this role is between $76-$89k per annum, based on skills & experience.

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.