Kaiāwhina | Assistant Librarian-Engagement

Te Ratonga Whare Pukapuka | Library Services

Te Tari o te Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Office of the DVC Academic

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)
• Permanent position (37.5 hours per week) 1.0 FTE

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As Assistant Librarian – Engagement, you will play a key role in enhancing student retention and success through the delivery and coordination of on-campus and online Library services.

You will:

• Support and implement Library engagement and promotions strategies.
• Coordinate events and activities and create content for communications channels.
• Maintain and update website content and monitor analytics.
• Provide advice and support for students and staff, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Collaborate across UC and Library teams to promote resources and services.

Mōu | Who You Are

In this role you will bring:

• 3–4 years’ experience in library or administration roles within a large organisation, preferably in the tertiary sector.
• A Bachelor’s degree (NZQA Level 7).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and independently, with initiative.
• High-level computer literacy and ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience in supervising staff or volunteers and knowledge of library policies and systems will be highly regarded.
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will join a collaborative Library team, reporting to the Team Leader Engagement and Learning Support, and working closely with colleagues across UC to deliver exceptional services to students and staff.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued. 

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and study opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 3 May 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

Job Details

Reference #29465Posted on22 Apr 2026Closes on03 May 2026 23:55Location(s)ChristchurchExpertiseCommunications, Library, MarketingJob level(s)Entry/Graduate, ExperiencedWork type(s)Continuing (Permanent) full-timeMore details (document)PD Assistant Librarian Engagement 2026.pdf