Makerspace Team Leader

Manawatu District Council; Aorangi; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Manawatū District Council is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to run the Makerspace at Te Āhuru Mōwai, Manawatū Community Hub Libraries. You will lead the team, manage equipment and safety, and co-create engaging programmes for learners of all ages.

You’ll work with schools and community groups to extend access to technology and hands‑on learning across the district, reflecting the council’s vision for a connected, vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating others.
• Confident with creative technologies and specialist equipment.
• Curious, practical and organised with a passion for helping people learn, experiment and create.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Makerspace Specialists.
• Keep equipment and services running safely.
• Develop and deliver programmes and opportunities for the community.
• Collaborate with schools, libraries and community groups across the district.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Creativity

Communication

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

Job description

Are you passionate about technology, creativity and helping people discover what they can make?

We're looking for a technically confident and creative Team Leader to lead our Makerspace at Te Āhuru Mōwai, Manawatū Community Hub Libraries.

Our Makerspace gives people the opportunity to explore technology, develop new skills and turn their ideas into something real. From 3D printing and laser cutting to creative technologies and hands-on learning, it's a place where curiosity, creativity and entrepreneurship come together.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll support our Makerspace Specialists, keep equipment and services running safely, and help develop exciting programmes and opportunities for our community.

You'll also take the Makerspace beyond Te Āhuru Mōwai, working with schools, Community Libraries and community groups to bring creative technologies and hands-on learning opportunities to people across the Manawatū District.

We're looking for someone who is confident working with creative technologies and specialist equipment, enjoys sharing technical knowledge and has experience leading or coordinating others. You'll be curious, practical and organised, with a passion for helping people learn, experiment and create.

This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week, working one weekend in three. The working roster is outlined in the job profile.

At Manawatū District Council, our vision is a connected, vibrant and thriving Manawatū.

Our Makerspace is about making technology and creativity accessible to everyone. This role is an opportunity to lead a team that helps people experiment, learn new skills and discover what's possible, both at Te Āhuru Mōwai and throughout our district.

If you love technology, enjoy sharing what you know and get a buzz out of helping others create something new, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary range:$73,500 - $88,700, pro-rated for 24 hours