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Manager Strategic Partnerships at Department of Internal Affairs21/488 Manager Strategic Partnerships
Department of Internal Affairs Wellington Wellington Central Government & Defence Government Type: Fixed Term/Secondment - up to 12 months Hours: Full time Location: City Business Group: National Library Branch: Information and Knowledge Services Salary: $103,338-$139,809 The New Zealand Library Partnership Programme (NZLPP) is working to strengthen the vital role of New Zealand Libraries as community hubs that support life-long learning, reading, digital literacy and easy access to information and knowledge. We’re in need of a Manager to lead the initiation, development and implementation of the NZLPP sustainability work programme to deliver strategic initiatives that will support the sector sustainability post COVID-19 recover and relief funding.
The National Library sits within the Information and Knowledge Services branch, the Department’s epicentre of information management, culture and heritage. Our branch is all about collecting, storing and preserving important things that are precious to New Zealand. The Manager, Strategic Partnerships utilise their leadership and library sector expertise to lead, oversee and manage the initiation, development and delivery of the NZLPP sustainability initiatives. They will provide high-quality advice to programme leadership and key stakeholders alike to ensure results are informed by a sound understanding of library services and the diverse environments they operate within. Key Skills:
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For more information please contact: Lewis Brown, 0272188691, lewis.brown@dia.govt.nz Job description: To review the full job description, please review our careers website. Apply for 21/488 Manager Strategic Partnerships at Department of Internal Affairs Massey High School
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Massey High School School website www.masseyhigh.school.nz Email address ecurtis@masseyhigh.school.nz Position title Library Manager Region Auckland Position description Massey High School (Yr9-13) is a co-educational, secondary school in West Auckland. The school’s values are Manaakitanga, Rangatiratanga and Whanaungatanga. The library is an integral part of resourcing the school’s learning and the library manager works closely with teaching staff and students to provide a superb customer service. We are looking for a professionally qualified librarian/educator who will have experience in engaging students and staff to the joys of reading and in utilising our library's resources, you will also have: • Proven people skills in a position of responsibility. • Knowledge of learning resources and young adult literature. • Ability to review books and present to classes. • Previous experience in using library management systems, including online databases, and have excellent research skills. • Digital competency in a range of software including cloud-based applications e.g., office 365. • Planning and organisational skills, including cataloguing. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-orientated environment. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be a confident communicator, able to relate to all in our community, especially students. • Exemplary service skills (friendly, welcoming, believe in excellence). • Applicants will be flexible and adaptable. Athenaeum is our library management system and knowledge of this would be an advantage. The Library Manager will be responsible for managing an assistant librarian and will report directly to the senior leadership within the school. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and reflected in the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement. The position is to commence as soon as possible in Term 3 2021. Please send your CV, completed Application Pack and a covering letter to ecurtis@masseyhigh.school.nz Applications close: Friday 6 August 2021 @ 3pm 
Takanini School
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Takanini School School website https://www.takanini.school.nz/ Email address officemanager@takanini.school.nz Position title School Librarian Region Auckland Position description Takanini School is a multicultural school of 450 Year 1-8 students in South Auckland. We are looking for a librarian who can build our well resourced library into a vibrant and busy hub for information literacy, inquiry learning and reading. We need you to have a recognised library qualification and proven experience in engaging students and staff with the joys of reading and utilising library resources. Essential skills include experience in information technology and research skills, along with a flexible attitude and the ability to communicate well in a multi-cultural environment. Experience and an interest in working with 5-13-year olds is highly desirable, as is a willingness to contribute to the wider school. The hours are from 9:00am to 2:00pm daily, term time only with four weeks paid leave in the summer break. The hourly rate is based on previous experience and the terms of employment area as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2019 – 2022. This position is fixed term until 16 December 2022 If you wish to apply, please email your application along with your CV and the names and contacts for two referees to officemanager@takanini.school.nz. A full job description will be provided to those who meet the criteria. Closing date for applications will be Friday 16 July at 4:00pm. Library Software Consultant – Trainer/Support/Product Representation
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Access-It Software Ltd is a privately owned NZ company which has been in operation for 26 years. Access-It Software Ltd develops, sells and supports ‘Accessit Library’, a modern and sophisticated online library management solution, used in sites across 40+ countries globally The Accessit Library software solution is written for and used mainly in a school environment to facilitate the management of library and information management to support teaching and learning. It is a sophisticated solution, incorporating modern technologies as required in today’s era of libraries, e.g integrations with online digital content providers, eBook providers, audio books, web enabled with applications for use with Smart phone and iPAD etc, and more. Accessit Library is used across the full range of: small to large schools/libraries; primary, secondary, composite/K-12 schools, and some tertiary and corporate organisations; single campus schools to multi campus schools; simple IT infrastructure to more complex infrastructure and so on. Responsibilities:
We are looking for a competent library management professional preferably with ‘hands-on’ user experience with the Accessit Library LMS; or other relevant experience in library, education, training or IT. The successful candidate will need to display:
For further information on this role please contact Recruit I.T. who are managing this position on behalf of Access-It. Contact Maree Hayes on 027 248 2080, maree@recruitit.co.nz or Orissa Plimmer on 027 935 9290, Orissa@recruitit.co.nz Avondale CollegeName of School or Organisation
Avondale College School website www.avcol.school.nz Email address applications@avcol.school.nz Position title Library Manager Region Auckland Position description Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2700 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community. Our school library is a vibrant and busy hub for information literacy and inquiry learning. We are currently looking for an experienced Library Manager to manage our library’s strategic direction and day-to-day operational management. This is a key role in which you will have a recognised library qualification and proven experience in engaging students and staff with the joys of reading and utilising library resources. Essential skills include experience in information technology and research skills, along with a flexible attitude and the ability to communicate well in a multi-cultural environment. Experience and an interest in working with teenagers is highly desirable, as is previous staff management experience. The successful candidate will continue to develop a collection that meets the reading and information needs of our school community in a variety of formats and manage the library budget in accordance with school practice. The full job description can be downloaded from the Avondale College website: www.avcol.school.nz. This is a full-time and permanent position. Working 37.5 hours per week between 8.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, term time only. Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2019 – 2022. To register your interest, please forward your CV and covering letter to: Yasmin Khan, Business Manager. Email: applications@avcol.school.nz. Applications close: 4.00pm Wednesday 30 June 2021. 
Napier Boys' High SchoolName of School or Organisation
Napier Boys' High School School website www.nbhs.school.nz Email address headmasterspa@nbhs.school.nz Position title Head Librarian Region Central (New Plymouth - Palmerston North) Position description This is an exciting opportunity to lead an important resource of Napier Boys’ High School. You would be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day management of the library, upkeep of its physical resources ensuring that they are relevant for our students, and the promotion of the library and reading through the staff and community. The library is about to undergo an extensive refit which will ensure it is welcoming, comfortable and modern. This position is 38 hours each week for 41 weeks of the year (term time plus some holiday work at the start and end of each school year). Please contact Jayne White the Headmaster’s PA for an application pack headmasterspa@nbhs.school.nz Ph; 06 8335 913 Applications received by: 4pm Friday 30 April 
Otahuhu CollegeSchool website
www.otahuhucollege.schoool.nz Email address nwatson@otahuhucollege.school.nz Position title College Librarian Region Auckland Position description Otahuhu College aspires for our students to gain the highest possible levels of student achievement through excellent classroom teaching, personalized learning and creating great opportunities. The purpose of the role is to coordinate and manage the College library to maximize student achievement. A strong interest in encouraging reading for pleasure as well as being able to develop information literacy skills in students is required. This role is for someone interested in innovation and growth in a modern school library. The successful applicant must be an effective communicator, have excellent computer skills and the enthusiasm to inspire and assist our students. A strong candidate will possess a working knowledge of libraries and library systems and information technology. Further Information about the Position Application Apply in writing with a CV, covering letter and the names of 3 referees to the Principal, nwatson@otahuhucollege.school.nz SLANZA National TreasurerWe are looking for an exceptional volunteer to take on the role. Someone who can commit to monthly online meetings and up to two face to face meetings per year (expenses paid). Someone who is experienced in Xero and Xero Payroll. Experienced in reading balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and presenting financial documents at annual AGMs. Experienced in budgeting and reporting and have outstanding communication skills and sound financial knowledge of New Zealand’s tax and accountancy systems. This special someone will be responsible for paying wages, collating regional financial reports, completion of National SLANZA financial year end reports and annual audit completion.
An exceptional someone who is willing to volunteer their time and expertise. In return, you will become part of a dynamic, energetic, highly skilled and engaged team of likeminded national executives who advocate, inspire, and lead our nation’s school libraries and those who work within them. To find out more, please send your expression of interest to president@slanza.org.nz with a letter and current curriculum vitae without delay. Bethlehem College
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Bethlehem College School website https://www.beth.school.nz/career-opportunities Email address karen.miller@beth.school.nz Position title Head Librarian Region Waikato/Bay of Plenty Position description We are seeking a person with a passion for reading and literacy, or a suitably qualified Librarian, to lead our College library and resource centre. This fixed term position is based at our Tauranga campus and also has responsibility for overseeing the small library at our BC Chapman, Rotorua campus. Please see the position description for further information. Applicants must be conversant with the NZ curriculum, NCEA and be committed to supporting the teaching staff to achieve excellent results and outcomes for students. This position will require teaching of research skills to class groups. This will include accessing content on the library data base, understanding the Dewey system, and sourcing appropriate hard copies of books. There will also be teaching about internet search engines and the identification of accurate sources and understanding ‘fake news’. This position is Monday-Friday, 7.30am – 4pm, 40 hours per week. Depending on the candidate this role could sit under the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement, or the Area Schools Collective Agreement. Remuneration will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Position Commences: Term 1, 2021 Applications Close: Monday 1st March, 9am Glendowie School
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https://www.glendowie.school.nz/ Email address office@glendowie.school.nz Position title Librarian Region Auckland Position description We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated person with a passion for literacy to work as a Librarian in our modern and well-resourced school library. Applicants should have good communication skills, be digitally literate, and be able to interact positively with staff and students in a busy but friendly school environment. Previous school library experience is desirable but not essential. The position is term time only, 20 hours over 4 days per week. Salary is as per the Support Staff in School’s Collective Agreement based on qualifications and experience. A copy of the job description can be obtained from the school office, office@glendowie.school.nz, and written applications with the name and contact numbers of two referees should be sent by e- mail by Friday 19th February 2021. Bethlehem College
Name of School or Organisation Bethlehem College School website https://www.beth.school.nz/ Email address karen.miller@beth.school.nz Position title Head Librarian Region Waikato/Bay of Plenty Position description Please read about it on the school website. Mt Roskill Grammar SchoolSchool website
www.mrgs.school.nz Email address simon.whitlock@mrgs.school.nz Position title Library Assistant Region Auckland Position description We are seeking a Library Assistant to work part-time in our school library (30 hours per week). Your role includes assisting students with resources, issuing of books, preparation and processing of library books and general assistance in our busy library. You must be familiar with Library Management Systems and a confident user of google suite of products, and have some previous experience working in libraries or a customer service role. This is a fixed-term part time position and will run for Term 1 and Term 2, 2021. Applications close Friday 22 January 2021. Please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and your suitability for the role to Simon Whitlock, Library Manager simon.whitlock@mrgs.school.nz - Those with legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand are welcome to apply. The position description is available and can be downloaded from the school website www.mrgs.school.nz/staff-vacancies/ 
St Mary's CollegeName of School or Organisation
St Mary's College School website http://www.stmaryak.school.nz Email address pa@stmaryak.school.nz Position title Library Assistant Region Auckland Position description St Mary's College is an integrated Catholic School for Girls in Auckland. The Sisters of Mercy values are at the core of the school. We have a strong sense of caring for and supporting each other. This role is for 21 hours per week during term time only. A library qualification is not necessary, but an interest in supporting children with their reading and learning is essential. This is requires the completion of routine duties such as: book covering, displays, working with student librarians and reading engagement. A commitment to the special character of the school will be a condition of employment. 
Dilworth School Junior CampusLibrarianName of School or Organisation
Dilworth School Junior Campus School website https://www.dilworth.school.nz/home Email address jobs@dilworth.school.nz Position title Librarian Region Auckland Position description Dilworth is an independent boys' boarding school with an Anglican tradition, catering for good boys from families experiencing financial or personal hardship. We pride ourselves on achieving very strong academic, cultural and sporting results, providing a safe and inclusive environment and assisting Dilworth boys in becoming the very best that they can be. The Junior Campus (Years 6 - 8) based in Remuera is seeking a Librarian to work Monday through Friday 11 am-4:30 pm. This role will suit an experienced Librarian who has the ability to manage the library and all of its functions. Candidates must be comfortable in the management of books, resources, records and databases. They will need to have the ability to engage with students and staff, with skills to actively supervise and ensure that the library is a centre for learning. The promotion and delivery of a supportive and effective facility which will foster a love of reading and positive learning habits is key to this role. A commitment to the corporate life and special character of the school will be conditions of employment. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated. |
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