Library Makerspace Specialist

Join Our Creative Community as a Makerspace Specialist!

We're on the lookout for a passionate and proactive

Makerspace Specialist

to lead programming and community engagement at Tuhura HIVE – our vibrant makerspace and sound studio located in the heart of Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub.

This is a dynamic hub where people of all ages come to explore, create, innovate, and connect through hands-on experiences with a wide range of maker technologies.

If you're excited about empowering others to learn and make, and you thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Library Makerspace Specialist, you'll be responsible for developing and supporting the delivery of innovative makerspace services at Johnsonville Library.

You'll lead the team's focus on understanding community needs and shaping programming in response to customer demand within Tuhura HIVE.

A key part of your role will be building the capability of library staff to deliver engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming, both at Johnsonville and across the wider Wellington City Libraries network.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 40 hours per week across the following schedule :

Sunday : 8 : 30am – 4.00pm

Monday to Thursday : 8 : 45am – 5.30pm

Au ake mahi | What you'll do

Plan and deliver a diverse range of STEAM programmes and events

Collaborate with Makerspace Coordinators to ensure smooth delivery

Work alongside Library Specialists to bring engaging content to life

Actively engage with customers and promote Makerspace offerings

Lead outreach to schools, community groups, and internal teams

Manage bookings and usage of the Makerspace and recording studio

Support staff capability through training and mentoring

Maintain equipment and ensure services run smoothly

Stay up to date with emerging technology trends to keep the Makerspace relevant and inspiring

N ga tohu me nga wheako | Qualifications and experience

You'll bring strong, demonstrable knowledge and experience, including at least four years working in a digital, STEAM or Maker environment.

Instructional or teaching experience is desirable, especially in a STEAM context and in leading staff to build technical capability.

Your digital literacy will include experience with a range of coding platforms, awareness of emerging technologies in the STEAM space, and familiarity with recording studio technologies.

You will be confident providing instruction in a technology-rich environment and have experience promoting services to external customers and community groups.

We look forward to welcoming passionate, creative individuals to our team!

We are looking to appoint from $

• K per annum for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience.

Diversity :

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you.

Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.

If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support :

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing :

Applications close

10 November

All applications must be submitted online

– we will not accept emailed applications.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check.

If you have questions, please contact Karl Gaskin, Manager Libraries, Community Spaces and City Archives,

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