Job Description

About Us | Mō mātou

Join the Partnerships and Commissions | Te Aukaha branch and help deliver services that truly matter! From national institutions Archives and Library New Zealand, commissions, community-driven initiatives like Hāpai Hapori Community Operations to Ministerial Services, we bring together innovation, strategy, and action to make a positive difference across Aotearoa.

The role | Te tūnga

Are you experienced in and passionate about digital archiving? At National Library of New Zealand we are looking for an experienced people leader to head our Digital Collection Development Team.

The Digital Collection Development Team of technical specialists is responsible for selecting and acquiring both published and unpublished born-digital content for the Alexander Turnbull Library and National Library collections, helping to ensure that Aotearoa’s documentary heritage is preserved and available in perpetuity.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience with the collection and archiving of born-digital documentary heritage material
• Has proven experience in people management, with the ability to lead a team of technical specialists
• Has a good understanding of the issues surrounding the curation and preservation of born-digital material, including new and emerging formats
• Cares deeply about the long-term preservation of and access to Aotearoa’s documentary heritage
• Would support the Archives Library strategic objective of embedding Mātauranga Māori into our work practices
• Is collegial and has a collaborative working style

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership and management of a team of 7 technical specialists
• Thought leadership and expert advice in the collection of born-digital content
• The application of technology to develop and implement efficient and scalable workflows for digital material
• Working collaboratively across Archives New Zealand and National Library of New Zealand
• Engaging with colleagues and peer institutions about digital archiving and digital preservation, and supporting Aotearoa’s documentary heritage sector through presentations and workshops

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

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The appointing range for this role is: $117,334 - $146,513

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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Applications for this role close 5pm, Friday 5 June 2026 Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Kim.Gutchlag@dia.govt.nz

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