Assistant Librarian - Publications

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Five weeks annual leave

KiwiSaver contributions

MOTAT Mates pass for you and your whān

Job summary

Walsh Memorial Library at MOTAT in Auckland is seeking an Assistant Librarian – Publications. You will sort and record the published titles collection, and contribute recommendations for acquisitions and deaccessioning while assisting with research inquiries from staff and visitors.

The role is permanent full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional Live Day Sunday and an alternative day off in that week. A Librarian degree and two years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a library.
• Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Studies, Museum Studies, or Heritage related qualification.
• Strong handling and care of Publications; high computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Sort and record library holdings in the published titles collections.
• Make recommendations for acquisition and deaccession of publications.
• Assist with research enquires from MOTAT staff and visitors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Research assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Studies or Heritage related qualification

Tools

Vernon CMS

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of Publications Collections?

The Walsh Memorial Library, nestled within MOTAT's Great North Road site since 1964, houses an extensive collection of material reflecting the MOTAT collection, it includes published, archival, documentary heritage, pictorial, and oral history collections.

The Opportunity

The Library & Archives Team are looking for an Assistant Librarian – Publications to join the team. You will be responsible for the accurate sorting and recording of the library holdings specific to the published titles collections, this includes making recommendations for acquisition and deaccession of publications. As part of the Library team you will assist with research enquiries that come into the library from both the MOTAT Team and MOTAT visitors.

This is a permanent full-time, Monday to Friday, with the option to work on the occasional Live Day Sunday and you will take an alternative day off during that week.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need a minimum of two years' experience working in a library with a Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Studies, Museum Studies, or Heritage related qualification. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate handling and care of Publications. Have a high level of computer literacy and collection management software, Vernon CMS preferred. Excellent communication and customer service experience is essential.

What we offer

• This is a unique opportunity to join a fantastic team of passionate and capable library and archive professionals.
• Not only will you get to work on a truly fascinating collection, but you will also receive great benefits such as a day off on your birthday, five weeks' annual leave, additional KiwiSaver contributions, and a MOTAT Mates pass for you and your whānau.