October 7, 2024

Hamilton City Council

Hamilton

OTHER

Matihiko Technology Support Librarian

Location: Hamilton City
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Applications Close: 10 November 2024

Hamilton City Libraries is seeking a dynamic and innovative Matihiko Technology Support Librarian to help support the development of its next generation of website interactivity, digital collections enhancement, and expanded electronic services and systems. You will also be involved in the ongoing promotion of Hamilton City Libraries, especially through the development of innovative social media campaigns.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the changing libraries environment. As a Matihiko Technology Support Librarian, you’ll be a vital part of the Hamilton City Libraries team, responsible for supporting the maintenance and operational requirements of the digital technologies throughout our network of libraries.
Our ideal candidate will be:

A proactive, outgoing person with a can-do attitude and outstanding time management skills
Experienced in coaching and supporting others in the use of digital technology and platforms
Interested in social media and online engagement and the impact this can have in connecting with an audience
Digitally literate and familiar with using databases and search tools to logically gather, organise and analyse information quickly
Familiar with library management systems

What are the working hours for this role?
This is a fixed term full-time position 37.5 hours per week to cover parental leave, starting early March 2025 until the end of February 2026.

What's the Salary?
The recruiting range for this role starts at $68,854 per annum and could be negotiated for the right candidate.

What's in it for me?
You’ll be able to tap into our great Council benefits:

Free private medical insurance for you (including cover for pre-existing conditions and no excess) and discounted policies for your family members.
Two paid wellbeing days each year to make sure you are looking after yourself.
Learning and Development opportunities to grow yourself and your career.
Free annual health checks and flu vaccinations.

Want to apply?

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You’ll be taken to a (hopefully) painless application process where you upload your documents and answer some easy questions about yourself.
We endeavor to contact everyone who applied either by phone or email within the week of the advert closing.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of the community so that Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked making it the best place to be. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.