Location: Lincoln Term: Permanent Status: Full time Mo te Pakihi | About the Company: Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment.
We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.
We are looking for a Library Services Manager to lead the delivery of library services that support our researchers.
You will manage a small team and ensure access to physical and digital academic resources that enable world-class research in environmental and ecological fields.
This is a leadership role focused on aligning library services with institutional priorities and fostering innovation in information management and use.
Primary Responsibilities Manage and enhance library services to meet MWLR's research needs.
Oversee the acquisition of journals, books, and databases, ensuring access to comprehensive, relevant collections.
Promote open access publishing.
Collaborate with other institutes for resource sharing and interlibrary loans.
Lead the implementation of Te Tiriti principles and ensure collections support Maori research.
Manage the library's budget and procurement of resources.
Lead a small team, fostering a strong customer service culture.
Qualifications and Experience Master's degree (or equivalent or higher) in library and/or information management.
Experience of leading library teams, preferably in a research environment.
Significant hands-on experience in the operation, management and use of research library functions and services.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in library and information science.
Experience in leading library innovation and transformation.
Familiarity with Te Ao Maori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
As an employee of Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options.
You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
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