Digital Collecting Specialist

September 18, 2024

New Zealand Government

Wellington City

OTHER

Type: Fixed term Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: National Library Branch: Enterprise Partnerships Salary: $73,423 - $98,500
Digital Collecting Specialist

Help to build New Zealand's national collection of published documentary heritage
Encourage and support others in developing their digital skills

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
The National Library of New Zealand sits within the Te Haumi (Enterprise Partnerships) branch of the Department of Internal Affairs. Our branch is the Department's centre of information management, culture, and heritage. The National Library collects, stores, preserves and gives access to taonga that are precious to New Zealand.
This role develops automated processes to support the collection of born-digital published material under the Library's legal deposit mandate.

We are looking for someone who:

Has proven experience with coding language - Python strongly preferred
Has experience collecting web content to facilitate collecting and archiving
Is interested in collecting and archiving born-digital material and in the opportunities and challenges digital content bring
Enjoys helping others to grow their capability and confidence in handling digital material

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Qualifications:
A tertiary qualification in information technology, or demonstrated equivalent experience, is required

We believe in a workplace culture that's supportive, collaborative, and innovative. We also believe in trying hard and having fun. If that sounds like you - then make sure you get in touch.
Applications close 5pm Monday, 14 October 2024 For more information please contact: Ashwinee.Pendharkar@dia.govt.nz Job description: To review the full job description, please click here.

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