Research Librarian

Research Librarian at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Wellington

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer,more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

• Contribute to the dynamic information service at MFAT and feed your interest in international politics
• Enjoy the fun in policy creation and contribute to the direction of information services at MFAT
• Accelerate your career by learning from an experienced and collaborative team

The Information Services team provides timely, efficient, and reliable information to the rest of MFAT - not only in New Zealand but throughout the world. We do this through sharing online publications, providing media summaries and undertaking various other research activities as requested. We are looking for proactive and inquisitive Research Librarian to join our team and further our work.

Global politics is fast-paced and ever-changing. Our new Research Librarian will emulate this by:

• Providing timely, tailored research and training services to staff.
• Providing essential media monitoring services to staff, onshore and offshore
• Promoting the Information Service throughout the Ministry
• Contributing to the management of the general library collection

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here .

The salary range for this role is between $70,784 - $90,446 total remuneration.The total remuneration is inclusive of our 3% employer contribution.

This is a varied, engaging, and dynamic role that will suit someone who has experience working in government, corporate or legal libraries. The role will be of significant interest to someone who has a passion for foreign affairs.

To be successful in this role you will.

• Be able to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team
• have good attention to detail,
• know how to catalogue items,
• understand how to manage and filter content in all its guises.
• Legal experience or law background will be an advantage.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.

If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance NewZealand’s interests and pursue NewZealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for NewZealand of what is happening in the world.

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for aConfidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close on Sunday, 23 June 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns

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