UNIVERSITY LIBRARY NGA WHARE WHAKAMARAMA O TE WHARE WANANGA O OTAKOU • Great people and a collaborative culture. • Fantastic employee benefits, flexible work options. • Competitive salary and five weeks annual leave. About our team/Mo te tima The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest university with a strong record in research and research informed teaching. The University and its Library operate in an environment characterised by constant change in higher education, both nationally and globally and by the need to accommodate both traditional and innovative modes of scholarly communication. We have talented staff who work collaboratively with our students to provide technology-rich and inspiring study environments that stimulate creativity and enhance learning. We are proud of the important role we play in the student and academic experience at Otago. The role/Te mahi As the Associate University Librarian (Maori and Strategic Development), you will lead the development and execution of the Library's strategies for effective and enduring engagement with iwi, mana whenua and iwi Maori to advance Library services for Maori students and staff. You will make a major contribution to library policy and planning as a member of the Library's Executive Management Group. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join the University of Otago in working towards achieving Maori student and staff equity goals and ensuring Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpins all our Library's work. Key responsibilities of this role include: • Ensuring the Library connects with relevant Maori stakeholder engagement activities taking place across the University within both academic and service divisions. • Advising and leading on strategic developments and initiatives across Library departments. • Developing strategies and performance indicators to measure achievement towards Maori objectives. • Providing leadership and management for the Strategic Development team and ensuring staff capabilities and competences are in place. • Developing and overseeing the implementation of plans to raise the cultural competencies of staff. Your skills and experience/Ka pukeka me ka wheako You will be a proven leader with a strong capability to foster, create and maintain relationships. Successful candidates will also have: • Broad and deep experience of Te Ao Maori, including competency in Te Reo Maori and leadership in tikanga. • Substantial knowledge of Matauranga Maori. • Extensive relevant experience working in a management team in a library, cultural or related service-oriented organisation. • Experience developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic organisational and service change. • Ability to contribute to planning at operational and strategic levels. • Knowledge of digital and collection services within a university library context (an advantage) • Understanding of the research process and teaching and learning in a University setting (an advantage). Further details/Puroko This is a full time (37.5 hours), fixed term (1 year) position, located in Dunedin. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. For further information on our awesome staff benefits, please click here. For further information or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Mike Wall, University Librarian, via the contact details below. Application/Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) here: Applications quoting reference number 2400348 will close on Sunday, 7 April 2024.
