Librarian - Family History : Christchurch...

Librarian - Family History : Christchurch City Council

01 October

Bring the past to life.

Connect people with their stories.

Shape the future of heritage in Otautahi.

About the team | Ko te ropu nei

Tuakiri | Identityis the home of Christchurch City Libraries' heritage collections.

It's where the stories of our ancestors, our city and region are preserved, explored, and shared.

From the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre to Nga Pounamu Maori and Pasifika Collections, Tuakiri is a taonga for our community—and we're looking for someone passionate to help us care for and grow it.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Supporting customers with family history research—both in person and remotely.

Developing and delivering engaging programmes that assist customers to discover their family history and promote our heritage collections.

Collaborating with a passionate team to provide exceptional service and experiences.

Caring for the Tuakiri collection to ensure it remains a vibrant, accessible resource for all.

A strong understanding of family history and heritage resources.

Excellent research skills and a passion for connecting people with their stories.

Cultural responsiveness and a commitment to biculturalism and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

A relevant Level 5 qualification and at least 4 years of library experience (a qualification in family history or genealogy is a bonus!).

What's in it for you?

He aha nga hua ki a koe?

Be part of a supportive, values-driven team that cares deeply about each other and our community.

Work with unique heritage resources that tell the story of Otautahi Christchurch and Waitaha Canterbury.

Enjoy opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and grow in a dynamic and meaningful role.

Want to be involved in shaping your City?

Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results.

When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community.

You will also benefit from :

Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements - 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.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

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

Hours of work :

Tuesday 9.30am - 6.00pm (7.5 hours)

Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pm (7.5 hours)

Thursday

• pm - 8.15pm (7.5 hours)

Friday 9.30am - 6.00pm (7.5 hours)

Saturday

Location - This position is primarily based at Turanga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch.

Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $

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.

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.

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