Kaihautu Maori

Join Massey University Library as our Kaihautū Māori and play a pivotal role in advancing Māori success in learning, teaching and research. Drawing on your expertise in libraries and mātauranga Māori, you will help shape services, collections, relationships and staff capability as we continue our journey towards becoming a Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led Library.

"Tiakina te pukapuka hei taonga mātauranga, hei putanga ki te ao mātauranga."

He reo karanga tēnei nā Te Putanga ki Te Ao Mātauranga ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa ki te tangata e hiahia ana kia mahi ki tō mātou whare pukapuka.

This is a permanent, full-time position based on our Manawatū campus in Palmerston North.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

As Kaihautū Māori, you will play a key leadership role in helping Massey University Library strengthen its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improve outcomes for Māori students, researchers, staff and communities. You will not be expected to undertake this journey alone.

You will work closely with Te Tīma Paihere (our Information and Research Services managers) to design and deliver information literacy education, research support, and services that are responsive to the needs of Māori learners and researchers. You will be supported by experienced and collaborative colleagues across the library who are committed to strengthening their own understanding and practice.

You will lead and support the Library's Te Tiriti journey alongside committed colleagues while also drawing on the knowledge, experience and support of Ngā Manu Ka Rere, our Māori library staff network. The role also works in close partnership with Māori staff, leaders, researchers and tauira across Massey University, building strong and enduring relationships throughout the institution.

This is a role for someone who values collaboration, relationship-building and shared learning. We foster a collegial and supportive environment where manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and mutual respect are central to how we work together.

Mōu | About you

You have a library and information qualification, and/or significant professional experience, and are 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:

• Strong knowledge and practical application of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori, together with a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to academic libraries.
• Experience teaching information literacy and research skills, with the ability to design and deliver engaging learning opportunities for diverse learners
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and the ability influence, guide and support others through collaboration
• A commitment to fostering inclusive, culturally responsive services and environments.

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 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 the range of Grade 7 (83,818 - $117,788).

Apply now! Further enquiries should be directed to Linda Palmer, University Librarian at l.k.palmer@massey.ac.nz.

Desired Skills and Experience

Leadership Mātauranga Tikanga TeReo Partnership Collaboration Manaakitanga Whanaungatanga Advocacy Strategy Influence Engagement Relationship-Building Teaching Facilitation Mentoring Research Literacy InformationManagement Librarianship Inclusion Equity CulturalCompetency Consultation StakeholderManagement Communication CapabilityBuilding Governance Advisory Networking Planning Innovation Authenticity Integrity Empowerment LeadershipDevelopment Community Engagement Scholarship Education