- Job Type: Fixed Term Full Time
- Category: Other
- Location: Wellington City
- Date Advertised: 20-AUG-25
- Job Reference: MOJ/1880497
- Job Title: Library Advisor
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Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and customer centric Library Advisor to join our small Ministry of Justice Library team.
This position plays a key role in the team by supporting the functions of the library to ensure services are high quality, efficient and effective.
This is a full time, fixed-term position covering parental leave until November 2026 based at our National Office, Wellington. We are seeking someone who can ideally start as soon as possible.
What you will be doing:
You will be part of a small library team and experience every part of running a library – from cataloguing and circulations to information research and marketing.
Specific tasks will include:
Collection Management
- cataloguing and processing new resources
- adding our holdings to WorldShare database, creating interim records if required
- shelving, stocktaking & weeding
Circulation
- managing our borrower database, adding new borrowers & removing staff when they leave the Ministry
- providing library inductions for new staff
- issuing, returning & renewing books for staff
- managing our overdue system
Current awareness
- managing our table of contents ejournal services
- creating & updating reading lists
- keeping our intranet pages up to date
Information Research
- undertaking information research for staff as requested.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- previous experience working in a library setting
- ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- excellent customer service focus with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships
- high level accuracy and attention to detail
- strong oral and written communication skills
- highly developed IT and keyboard skills
- have an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori.
Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
The Information and Library Services (ILS) Team is part of the Ministry's Digital group and is responsible for the effective management and use of information across the organisation. Our team delivers a comprehensive range of information and library services, providing access to curated information resources and research support.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:
- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $69,050 and $94,348 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Sunday 31 August; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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