Campus Librarian

Join Massey University Library as our Wellington Campus Librarian and play a key role in supporting student success, teaching excellence, and research impact. You will lead the development and day-to-day operation of the Wellington Library, shaping services, spaces, collections, and partnerships in a vibrant academic community.

This is a full-time leadership position based on our Wellington campus.

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Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

As Wellington Campus Librarian, you will lead the Wellington Library's staff, services, facilities, and operations. You will build strong relationships across the campus, champion excellent support for learning, teaching, and research, and contribute to the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the wider University Library. You will join a collegial and supportive Library team where manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and mutual respect are central to how we work together.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the Wellington Library, including its people, services, facilities, and day-to-day operations.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with academic and professional staff, students, and campus partners.
• Champion responsive, inclusive library services that support learning, teaching, and research.
• Lead the delivery of information literacy programmes and research support services.
• Contribute to Library strategy, service development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support Massey University's commitment to being a Te Tiriti-led university.

Mōu | About you

You are an experienced librarian who combines strategic capability with a strong commitment to excellent service. Confident working independently and exercising sound judgement, you are also a collaborative colleague who builds trusted relationships and creates opportunities that benefit students, staff, and the wider University community.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A recognised library qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and experience.
• Experience leading library services or managing operations and contributing to organisational direction.
• Strong people leadership and staff development skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across academic, professional, and student communities.
• Experience designing and delivering information literacy and research skills learning for diverse audiences.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider Library leadership team.
• A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Ko ngā hua o te tūranga? | What's in it for you?

Massey University supports flexible working and a healthy work-life balance, with access to campus facilities and staff benefits. You will receive up to a 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme, five university holidays each year, and a subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your whānau.

The salary for this position will depend on skills and experience and will be within Grade 8 ($99,945 - $134,239).

Apply now! For further information, please contact Linda Palmer, University Librarian. l.k.palmer@massey.ac.nz.

Desired Skills and Experience

Leadership Strategy Management Collaboration Innovation Mentoring Coaching Communication Engagement Partnerships Research Teaching Learning InformationLiteracy ResearchSupport LibraryManagement Operations StakeholderManagement RelationshipBuilding ServiceExcellence ChangeManagement StrategicThinking ContinuousImprovement Inclusivity TeTiritioWaitangi