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Team Leader Heritage – Palmerston North City Council
Applications close: 11.00 pm, 24 June 2026
Why join us? | He aha ngā hua o tō piri mai?
- Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our community
- Professional Growth: Elevate your career through a range of Learning and Development opportunities at Palmerston North City Council.
- Benefits: We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave and hybrid working.
About the role | Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga
We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced Team Leader Heritage to join our City Library team within the Customer and Community Group.
In this role, you’ll lead a small, passionate team to deliver engaging heritage services and programmes that connect the community to a wide range of collections and resources. You’ll play a key role in increasing community engagement with Manawatū Heritage and ensuring our collections and services remain relevant, accessible and valued.
This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday.
Your key focus areas will include:
- Leading, coaching and developing a team of heritage specialists
- Supporting the design and delivery of heritage programmes and initiatives
- Increasing community engagement with Manawatū Heritage
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, Rangitāne o Manawatū, iwi, community groups and heritage sector partners
- Ensuring heritage collections, programmes and services meet the needs of a diverse community
- Driving innovation and continuous improvement across heritage collections and services
- Contributing to the wider leadership of the City Library
About you | Ngā kōrero mōu
You’re a people-focused leader with a passion for heritage, public libraries and community engagement. You enjoy developing others, building relationships and delivering quality heritage programmes and services that make a real difference.
You bring a mix of leadership capability, professional expertise and a forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to adapt and lead through change.
You’ll also have:
- A tertiary qualification in Libraries and Information Management (or equivalent)
- Proven experience leading and developing teams
- Experience working in a public library environment
- Knowledge of library, research and archival practices
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in a public library context
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse communities
About us | Ngā kōrero mō mātou
Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments! We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.
What we offer | Te āhua o ā mātou mahi
- Competitive salary between $91,432 and $107,567, plus a 3.5% Kiwisaver employer contribution (where eligible)
- 5 weeks annual leave and a community service day
- Long service leave after qualifying periods
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Supportive work environment that values work-life balance
- Annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks
- Study leave, professional memberships, and fees support
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the future of a vibrant, growing city
Applications close: 11.00 pm, 24 June 2026
Apply at : Team Leader Heritage Job in Palmerston North Central, Manawatu – SEEK
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.
Senior Advisor – Māori Collections – Auckland Council
Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026
GLAM sector experience with a strong collections or publishing background
Have experience in designing, developing, and implementing innovative kaupapa
Salary offer between $110K – $120K per annum
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Te Waka Kerewai – The Māori Outcomes Delivery Unit is seeking an individual who is passionate about the role that mātauranga Māori, taonga tuku iho, and Māori collections play in strengthening identity, belonging, and connection for whānau Māori. As the Senior Advisor Māori Collections, you will play a significant role in shaping the future of Māori collections, mātauranga Māori, and knowledge systems across Auckland Libraries and beyond.
Working at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and cultural leadership, you will help create the conditions for Māori collections to flourish as living and evolving expressions of identity, language, knowledge, and creativity. You will influence how collections are developed, described, accessed, and experienced, ensuring they remain relevant and meaningful for current and future generations. As part of the largest public library network in Aotearoa, this role provides a unique opportunity to influence not only organisational practice, but also wider sector conversations relating to Māori publishing, authorship, metadata, collection development, knowledge stewardship, and access to mātauranga Māori. We are looking for someone who sees the possibilities ahead and is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Māori collections at a local, regional, and national level.
What you can expect to work on includes:
Leading the strategic direction for embedding mātauranga Māori across library collections, systems, services, and spaces.
Developing and implementing frameworks, policies, and guidance that ensure Māori collections are governed, accessed, described, and shared in ways that align with kaupapa Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Providing senior-level strategic advice and influencing organisational systems, processes, capability, and decision-making to deliver enduring Māori outcomes.
Building strong partnerships with iwi, Māori communities, sector leaders, and internal stakeholders while representing Auckland Libraries in sector-wide conversations and initiatives.
Driving innovation, capability building, and continuous improvement by equipping staff with practical tools and guidance, and embedding best-practice approaches into business-as-usual operations.
Click this link to access the Position Description
He kōrero mōu: About you
You will bring a strong grounding in te ao Māori, with a good command of te reo Māori and sound knowledge of tikanga and kawa Māori across a range of settings. With experience in the GLAM sector, ideally supported by a strong collections, library and information services, or publishing background, you will understand the importance of caring for, describing, accessing, and activating Māori collections in ways that uphold mātauranga Māori and support meaningful outcomes for whānau Māori.
A confident relationship-builder, you will be comfortable working with iwi, Māori communities, sector partners, and internal stakeholders to influence change and bring kaupapa to life. You will bring strategic thinking, fresh ideas, resilience, and a growth mindset, along with experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative kaupapa or Māori-centric frameworks that support long-term system change.
What you’ll bring:
Approximately five or more years’ experience in the GLAM sector, with demonstrated collections experience and knowledge of library and information services, operations, standards, trends, and emerging practice.
A good command of te reo Māori, alongside strong knowledge of tikanga, kawa, te ao Māori, kaupapa Māori, and intercultural settings.
A good awareness of the publishing sector, including Māori publishing, authorship, metadata, collection development, and access to mātauranga Māori.
Proven ability to develop and implement innovative, strategic, and practical solutions that support Māori-centric frameworks, system change, and enduring Māori outcomes.
Strong relationship-building, communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence effectively across a complex environment.
A growth mindset, resilience, and the ability to think strategically while turning kaupapa into practical action.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific, providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are committed to environmental action and delivering a transformational shift for Māori living in Tāmaki Makaurau.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment and lots of opportunities for growth and development. You’ll work with a team of remarkable and talented professionals who have a passion for climate action and delivering outcomes with and for Māori. On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.
Ka noho teina te tangata, ka noho tuakana te taiao. This whakatauki acknowledges the antiquity of te taiao and solidifies our co-existence and interdependence with nature.
If you have any questions about this role, please email kennedy.sua@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Pou Kohikohinga Māori – Christchurch City Council
Closing Date – Sunday 21st June 2026
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
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to embedding Te Ao Māori within our libraries and creating spaces where mātauranga Māori thrives. If you are a next generation thinker with a passion for Library services, and connecting the community with Māori information in Libraries, then this could be the perfect position for you.
About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
The Pou Kohikohinga Māori works within the Ngā Ratonga Māori, Māori Library Services Team embedding Ngā Aho, the Libraries bicultural plan and enabling meaningful community collaboration. Ngā Ratonga Māori are a committed team of Māori librarians who care for our physical collections and programme delivery throughout the libraries.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
This unique role will enable you to use your knowledge as a collection’s specialist relating to mātauranga Māori. You will have a strong focus on customer service to engage with the community and the ability and skills to deliver high quality services and programmes of particular interest to Māori.
You will deliver reference services, information activities and programmes both in house and community based as required relating to the Ngā Pounamu Māori and Ngāi Tahu collection resources across our community libraries. You will contribute to the provision of professional development for colleagues in this area and assist with developing and updating Māori digital resources and services along with promotion of our broader library services.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
As Pou Kohikohinga Māori, you will be comfortable being involved from a Te Ao Māori perspective in both formal and informal situations. You will lead with integrity and embrace our values of māramatanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and whanaungatanga.
We are looking for someone who has:
Competence in te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga
A good foundation in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Passionate about connecting the community with Māori information
Good organisational, planning and administrative skills
Strong interpersonal skills including communicating confidently with individuals and groups
Experience in all aspects of information retrieval
Previous library experience
A tertiary qualification
A driver’s licence
What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:
Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.
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 support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz
Hours of work – Monday to Friday with some after-hours work required as needed
Position – Full-time, permanent
Location – This position is primarily based at 180 Smith Street, Linwood, Christchurch but can work from any Christchurch City Library as required
Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $74,395 – $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. 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 – Sunday 21st June 2026
Drop-In Information Sessions will be held for those wanting to find out more information on the following nights and times:
Wed 10 June 5.30-6.30pm in Waruwarutū Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection, Tūranga
Thurs 18 June 5.30-6.30pm in Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection, Linwood Library
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.