Archivist/Archives Advisor (Project)

Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Archives NZ
Branch: Enterprise Partnerships

At Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand we work to ensure effective, trusted government record-keeping for the benefit of all New Zealanders. We preserve and protect more than seven million official records, from 19th century treaties to 21st century documents and data. Our goal is for all New Zealanders to easily access and use this taonga, connecting you to your rights and entitlements and stories – now and for the future.

Te Ara Tahi is a shared journey of transformation across Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. It’s about the institutions working more closely together, sharing expertise and resources to better meet the changing needs and expectations of New Zealanders. Kia Rite is a project under Te Ara Tahi, tasked with preparing our Wellington holdings to move into new facilities.

The Wellington Office has 80km of archival holdings - you will be building your knowledge of these holdings and ensuring they are appropriately listed and managed in accordance with our standards, systems and processes.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• a working knowledge of archives and record management systems (essential)
• experience working with archives (preferable)
• a high level of analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• an ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with your team and the wider business.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Applications close: 5 PM, Monday, 27 January 2024
For more information please contact: Rebecca Nuttall - Rebecca.Nuttall@dia.govt.nz
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