Team Leader Collection Advisory Services

Auckland Council Libraries is seeking a Team Leader for our Collection Advisory Services team. This is a key leadership role at Auckland Council Libraries with responsibility for leading a team of experts in regional collection management advisory for the entire library network.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Collection Advisory Services team provides expert advice to library staff on the effective management of the collections at Auckland Council Libraries, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and satisfaction with our collections.  

As well as guiding and supporting the team, the Team Leader provides shared leadership for the management, refinement and direction of relevant collection management systems and tools. In this role you will be responsible for managing the Auckland Libraries off-site collection overflow facility, and ensuring that the team builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will develop, implement and maintain regional collection management plans, policies and processes.

This is an exciting time for the team as they adapt their way of working following the recent implementation of a transformative collection management tool (the Intelligent Material Management System).  

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with flexible working arrangements available). The role is based at Auckland Central Library, however you will be required to travel to libraries right across the Auckland region.

Please click this link to see the position description for this role. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

We're looking for a flexible and collaborative leader with in-depth knowledge of collection management and proven experience in team leadership and staff development. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders is critical, as is experience leading projects and managing change. We are seeking a candidate with:

• Tertiary qualification to NZQA Level 7 in library studies
• 7+ years’ experience in a professional library role, with 5+ years in collection services in a public library or equivalent environment
• Proven experience in team leadership and staff development
• In-depth knowledge of collection management best practice and related work processes.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. You will be offered a challenge, huge variety and a real opportunity to make a difference to the team and how we manage our collections. On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

If you are high performing, passionate about Libraries and people leadership, then join us. Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by providing a cover letter along with your CV.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono inaianei: Apply Now!

Applications close: Sunday 29th September 2024  

Band H

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.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.