Librarian - Family History

Christchurch City Council; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programmes

Workshops

Staff health benefits

Job summary

The Christchurch City Council invites applications for a Librarian - Family History to help customers discover their family stories and engage with our heritage collections. You will support research, run programmes, and promote access to Tuakiri collections at Tūranga.

Success requires empathy, strong research skills, and a commitment to biculturalism. A Level 5 library qualification and at least 4 years of library experience are sought. The role is based in Christchurch.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of family history and heritage resources.
• Excellent research skills with a passion for connecting people with stories.
• Cultural responsiveness and Te Tiriti o Waitangi bicultural commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with family history research in person and remotely.
• Develop and deliver engaging programmes to support research and promote resources.
• Collaborate with a team to provide exceptional service and experiences.
• Care for the Tuakiri collection to keep it accessible and vibrant.

Skills

Family history knowledge

Research skills

Cultural responsiveness

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi

Bring the past to life. Connect people with their stories. Shape the future of heritage in Ōtautahi.

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Tuakiri | Identity

is the home of Christchurch City Libraries' heritage collections. It's where the stories of our ancestors, our city and region are preserved, explored, and shared.

From the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre to Ngā Pounamu Māori and Pasifika Collections, Tuakiri is a taonga for our community, and we're looking for someone passionate to help us care for and grow it.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As our Librarian - Family History, you'll support customers to discover and connect with their family history while helping care for and promote our unique heritage collections.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting customers with family history research, both in person and remotely.
• Developing and delivering engaging programmes that assist support customers in their own research, promote our family history resources and our heritage collections
• Collaborating with a passionate team to provide exceptional service and experiences.
• Caring for the Tuakiri collection to ensure it remains a vibrant and accessible resource for all.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You’ll be someone with a high degree of empathy, cultural responsiveness and a passion for family history and heritage. You'll be a skilled researcher and communicator who enjoys building relationships and delivering great customer experiences.

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Bring

• A strong understanding of family history and heritage resources.
• Excellent research skills and a passion for connecting people with their stories.
• Cultural responsiveness and a commitment to biculturalism and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A relevant Level 5 qualification and at least 4 years of library experience.

A qualification in family history or genealogy would be advantageous.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team that cares deeply about each other and our community.
• Work with unique heritage resources that tell the story of Ōtautahi Christchurch and Waitaha Canterbury.
• Enjoy opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow in a dynamic and meaningful role.

Want To Be Involved In Shaping Your City? Here At The Council We Know Our Strength Comes From Our People, Working Together As One Team To Create Results. When You Join Us, You're Getting Involved First Hand, And Contributing To Crafting The Christchurch Community. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops and development opportunities.
• Benefits, including access to a variety of benefits for Council staff, from health schemes to retail discounts.
• Opportunities for collaboration, with wider exposure across Council and with external partners.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us [e-mail]

• Hours of work – Tuesday to Saturday 37.5 hours per week Tuesday 9.00am-5.30pm (7.5 hours)
• Wednesday 9.00am – 5.30pm (7.5 hours)
• Thursday 12.15pm – 8.15pm (7.5 hours)
• Friday 9.00 – 5.30pm (7.5 hours)
• Saturday 9.15am – 5.15pm (7.5 hours)
• Position - Permanent,
• Location - This position is primarily based at Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $35.77 to $39.74 per hour. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 25 October 11:55PM

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.