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Job Opportunity: M?ori Services Librarian:FuelAgencyJob description:Job DescriptionM?ori Services LibrarianThis newly created function is the result of a review of the services we offer to our community. You will assist people from all walks of life who are interested in finding out about M?ori. We need someone who can point our customers in the right direction and share personal practice to encourage more people to lgain about tikanga M?ori. What you will do •Help to create a welcoming environment for customers, in particular with our M?ori community •Develop and maintain a high-quality M?ori collection •Promote the collection and encourage community participation through, for example, in-library displays, reading groups, book clubs and social media. •Provide readers with appropriate recommendations on reading •contact with community organisations to promote Library services •Keep informed of current trends in reading and significant technology (e.g. online book clubs, blogs) Hours •Your hours will be 37.5 hours per week •This may include a half day on Saturdays and/or Sundays, as will be rostered •The team organise themselves so that the Monday and Tuesday may be taken off following a weekend in which they have worked Opening hours for the library are 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm Saturday, and 10am - 1pm on Sundays. practice and qualifications We are seeking for •Diploma in Information and Library Studies - Level 5 or equivalent •Sound knowledge of tikanga M?ori •Have a degree of fluency in Te Reo M?ori •An knowledge of publishing trends in Te Reo M?ori •practice in Library/Information work •An organised approach to managing tasks and meeting deadlines •Clear spoken and written communication •A positive outlook and sense of humour Our Tikanga at Whangarei District Council Whanaungatanga (fostering relationships and a sense of connection) Manaakitanga (showing respect and care for others, hospitality, kindness and support) Kotahitanga (unity, solidarity, togetherness and collective action) Atawhaitanga (protection, stewardship, trust and a responsibility for long term results) At Whangarei District Council we take our reputation as a lifestyle destination seriously and consider a range of flexible working and life balance options for those that want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district has to offer. In addition, our employment package includes Health Insurance, Life Insurance, payment of a professional membership, continuous development opportunities and an active social club plus much more. Whangarei is a district on the rise. Information technology is Northland's only city and largest commercial centre. Nestled between forest clad hills at the heart of the beautiful Whangarei Harbour, nowhere in the district is more than 40 kilometres away from our spectacular coastline and commuting to WDC's CBD location is a breeze. There’s a lot that’ll make you ‘Love Information technology Here!’ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People and Capcapability team on (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463. To apply for this position go to http://careers.wdc.govt.nz or click the apply now button. Applications close 5 pm Monday, 29 November 2021. Rob Forlong CHIEF EXECUTIVE How to submit the application:Apply via https://careers.wdc.govt.nz/Vacancies/5725546/title/M-ori-Services-Libraria nSkills:
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