Library Manager

School Jobs; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Professional development

Vibrant school community

Job summary

Cashmere High School in Christchurch, NZ, is seeking a passionate Library Manager to lead the library, oversee daily operations, and deliver high-quality programmes to support teaching and learning. Teaching experience is preferred but not essential, and the role is a full-time, permanent position beginning January 2027.

Salary terms will be based on the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement or the SS—Library Grade D, with a supportive culture and strong professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to lead an effective and collaborative team.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the library and manage day-to-day operations.
• Deliver high-quality library programmes to support teaching and learning; provide expert advice to staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, and excellence - our COVE values.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Library Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the library, manage the day to day operations and be committed to delivering high-quality library programmes to support teaching and learning.

The Library Manager will provide expert and professional advice and assistance to staff and students, as individuals or groups or classes and be responsible for effective delivery of library programmes.

Teaching Experience Is Preferred But Not Essential.

This is a full-time, permanent position beginning January 2027.

Terms and conditions for this position (including renumeration) will be based on the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (SCTA) if you are a current registered teacher. Otherwise it will be based on the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement (SSSCA) Library Grade D.

About You

• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Ability to lead an effective and collaborative team
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Applications Close: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 3pm.