Resource Access Assistant

Qjumpers; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wintec’s library team in Hamilton, Waikato, invites a Resource Access Assistant to join a full-time, permanent role based at Wintec City Campus. You will support the collection management librarian, bring cataloguing experience, and help provide access to print and electronic resources.

Reporting to the Library Manager, you will work in a collaborative, structured environment, using library management systems and Excel to manage data, track access, and improve processes for ākonga.

Qualifications

• Experience with cataloguing and access to resources.
• Ability to follow policies and adapt processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection management librarian.
• Provide access to print and electronic resources.
• Assist with data entry and reporting.
• Help maintain accurate cataloguing and data quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Data handling

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification Level 5+

Tools

Library Management System

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, structured, and fast-paced environment. If you thrive on accuracy, enjoy working with systems and data, and are passionate about delivering an outstanding student experience, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Resource Access Assistant, you will be supporting the collection management librarian to provide access to both print and electronic resources. You will have cataloguing experience and be familiar with library management systems and electronic databases. You'll be part of a team that is committed to continually improving our processes to enhance the experience of our ākonga (students).

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to join the library team at Wintec. Our team plays a vital role in supporting students and staff with their information and literacy requirements.

The appointing salary for the role is between $59,700 and $74,600, depending on skills and experience.

This position is based at our Wintec City Campus and reports to the Library Manager.

To be successful in this role, you will bring a positive, customer-focused approach and enjoy working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. You will:

• Be organised, adaptable, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Have cataloguing experience.
• Be naturally empathetic, proactive, and have a positive approach.
• Have excellent attention to detail and confidence working with numbers and data.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to interpret policies and regulations and follow processes, while also continually adapting and improving them.
• Have well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Exhibit strong computer skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
• The ability to undertake some physical demands such as lifting and moving heavy boxes and pushing library trolleys.
• Have a tertiary qualification at Level 5 or above, or at least 5-7 years' experience in an equivalent library role.
• Most importantly, you'll enjoy working as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Wintec is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming environment where we learn and achieve together while strengthening and growing the whole person.

As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

This role will start in January 2027. We will be assessing applications as they come in, and this role will be closed if we find a suitable candidate.

Resource Access Assistant Hamilton City - Waikato