Digital Collecting Specialist

  • Wellington
  • $73,423 - $98,500 per annum
  • Contract/temp
  • Manufacturing & Operations
  • Posted 18 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Type: Fixed term
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: National Library
Branch: Enterprise Partnerships
Salary: $73,423 - $98,500

Digital Collecting Specialist

  • Help to build New Zealand's national collection of published documentary heritage
  • Encourage and support others in developing their digital skills

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

The National Library of New Zealand sits within the Te Haumi (Enterprise Partnerships) branch of the Department of Internal Affairs. Our branch is the Department's centre of information management, culture, and heritage. The National Library collects, stores, preserves and gives access to taonga that are precious to New Zealand.

This role develops automated processes to support the collection of born-digital published material under the Library's legal deposit mandate.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has proven experience with coding language - Python strongly preferred
  • Has experience collecting web content to facilitate collecting and archiving
  • Is interested in collecting and archiving born-digital material and in the opportunities and challenges digital content bring
  • Enjoys helping others to grow their capability and confidence in handling digital material

Qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in information technology, or demonstrated equivalent experience, is required

We believe in a workplace culture that's supportive, collaborative, and innovative. We also believe in trying hard and having fun. If that sounds like you - then make sure you get in touch.

Applications close 5pm Monday, 14 October 2024
For more information please contact: Ashwinee.Pendharkar@dia.govt.nz