Head of Library Services

Kristin School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Tuition discount for children

Laptop provided

Long service leave

Free on-site parking

Onsite gym access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flu shots

First Aid Training

Job summary

Kristin School in Albany, Auckland, seeks a Head of Library Services to lead library provision across Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. You will shape strategic direction, manage budgets, and oversee physical and digital resources aligned with the NZ curriculum and IB programmes.

The ideal candidate is a qualified school librarian, able to teach information literacy, collaborate with teachers, mentor staff, and design flexible library spaces that support inquiry and reading.

Qualifications

• Qualified librarian with experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to work with students of varying ages across the school.
• Strong knowledge of NZ curriculum and IB programmes.
• Experience with Library Management Systems.
• Proven track record in collection development and budget management.
• Experience in team leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and manage library budgets and systems.
• Lead and mentor junior, middle, and senior school librarians.
• Oversee physical and digital collections across three schools.
• Promote reading engagement through programs and events.
• Collaborate to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.
• Design and deliver lessons to support inquiry learning.
• Create flexible library spaces for collaboration and study.

Skills

Librarian experience

Educational environment

NZ Curriculum knowledge

IB programmes knowledge

Library management systems

Budget management

Team leadership

Information literacy

Education

Library qualification

Tools

Library Management System

Job description

Permanent, full-time role for 42 working weeks

Oversee Library services from Early Childhood to Year 13

Albany location with park-like grounds

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

Based on Auckland’s North Shore, Kristin School is a premier independent, co-educational, non-denominational school that welcomes over 1,800 students from Early Learning to Year 13 and is guided by deeply held values: Progress, Vision, Integrity and Love. As a school founded by parents, community is at our core—you’ll work closely with our engaged whānau and play an active role in the vibrant Kristin community.

We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Head of Library Services to lead, guide, and direct our Library Services across the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic Leadership & Management: Drive the library’s strategic direction, manage budgets, maintain Library Management Systems, and collaborate with Senior Leadership and Principals.
• Team Leadership: Provide line management, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for Junior, Middle, and Senior School Librarians.
• Collection Development: Oversee physical and digital eResource collections across all three schools to ensure resources are current, accessible, and aligned with curriculum needs.
• Reading Engagement: Champion a robust reading culture across the school through engaging literacy programmes, events, and curated reading materials.
• Inquiry Learning & Information Literacy: Collaborate with teachers and the Head of Digital Innovation to integrate digital and information literacy skills into the curriculum to support inquiry learning and research.
• Design, develop and teach lessons across a variety of year levels to support inquiry learning.
• Space & Facilities: Design and curate flexible, dynamic physical and virtual library spaces catering to collaborative work, teaching, recreation, and quiet study.

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake

• Qualified Librarian with experience working in an educational or school environment
• Confidence to work with students across various age groups across the school
• Solid understanding of the New Zealand curriculum and International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes
• Understanding of Library Management Systems
• Proven track record in collection development, resource planning, e-resources and budgetary management
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, staff management and mentoring.
• Strong understanding of information and digital literacy skills.
• A strong understanding of academic integrity and copyright rules for an educational environment.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer a vibrant, supportive, and well-resourced environment where you can truly make a difference. Your package includes competitive remuneration commensurate with your experience, a tuition fee discount for your children attending Kristin (if applicable), a laptop, long service leave and free on-site parking. You can access our onsite gym, EAP, flu shots and First Aid Training.

Kristin is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. This position is subject to a safety check in accordance with the Children's Act 2014, which includes a Police vet, reference checks, and identity verification. Applicants who have lived or worked overseas for 12 months or more within the last 10 years will also be required to provide an overseas police check. Applicants must disclose any relevant convictions or findings at the time of application.

Applications close
Friday, 9 October 2026.