Library Specialist - Cataloguing
Wellington City Council
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō - Working together for Wellington's future
Are you passionate about making library collections more discoverable and accessible? We're looking for a skilled cataloguer to join our collaborative team and help shape how our diverse collections are described and accessed by our community.
As a Cataloguer, you'll apply your expertise to the variety and challenges of managing collections in a large public library. Your day-to-day work will involve creating catalogue records for new library materials and enhancing access to existing collection items. While there's a strong focus on non-fiction, you'll work across all collection areas, including specialist formats such as Music, World Languages, eResources, and Zines.
You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and keeping the end user at the heart of everything we do.
This role is currently based at our Collection and Distribution Centre, Te Pātaka, in Johnsonville, but we're excited to be moving into the refurbished Te Matapihi Central Library early next year, giving you the opportunity to work in a vibrant central city location. This is a fixed-term, full-time position until 31st March 2026.
You will have strong attention to detail, as well as a commitment to keeping up with changes in the wider cataloguing world.
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako - Qualifications and experience
- A Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5) or equivalent, with study in metadata
- At least three years' experience in cataloguing and classification, including:
- Original cataloguing across different languages and formats
- Experience cataloguing using standards and tools including RDA, MARC, DDC, LCSH
- Experience cataloguing non-traditional collection items, such as Zines
- Knowledge and application of Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings) is an advantage
- Previous experience in front-line customer service, with a strong customer focus that informs your technical work
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning and applying cataloguing standards and tools
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with a range of people to meet standards and apply new ideas
We are looking to appoint from $76,778 per annum, for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience.
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.
Diversity:
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility Support:
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing.
All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check.
If you have questions, please contact Tania Robson, Team Leader, Technical Services tania.robson@wcc.govt.nz
