Vacancy for Digital Archivist at the National Library of New Zealand 11 July 2022 Wellington $67,284 - $91,031 p/a Full-Time Play a key role in the acquisition of digital collections for the Alexander Turnbull Library. Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools and workflows to support the management of digital collections. Work collaboratively with teams across the Library, and engage with international communities of practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Alexander Turnbull Library's Digital Collections Services team. In this role you will work closely with curators to acquire digital collections, provide advice on transfer and migration, and carry out technical appraisal and ingest activities. Working with the Senior Digital Archivist, you will provide advice, training, and support on digital collecting policies and procedures. You will also work with colleagues across the Library to improve tools, workflows, and systems for the management of digital collections and to keep abreast of new developments in the field of digital preservation. This role will also be part of a team with responsibility for day-to-day systems management of the Turnbull Library's collections management system. To be successful in the role you will have: A post graduate qualification in the field of librarianship or archival studies, or demonstrated relevant experience. Experience with the management of born-digital records and a confidence with technology. A high level of analytical and problem-solving skills. An ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with your team and the wider business. If you thrive on cutting edge projects, a genuine challenge, and knowing that you're making a real difference in preserving taonga for the people of Aotearoa, the National Library of New Zealand would very much like to hear from you. The Alexander Turnbull Library is part of the National Library of New Zealand and sits within the Information and Knowledge Services branch, the Department's epicentre of information management, culture, and heritage. This branch is all about collecting, storing, and preserving important things that are precious to New Zealand. The National Library of New Zealand works to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders through four outcome areas: People can easily access the services and information they need. Iwi, hapu and communities across New Zealand are safe, resilient and thriving. People's sense of belonging and collective memory builds an inclusive New Zealand. New Zealand is a well-functioning democracy across central and local government. The National Library of New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and recognises that a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. The National Library of New Zealand is committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access. Applications close: 5pm, Monday 11 July 2022 For more information please contact: Anna Henry, #J-18808-Ljbffr