Description Type : Permanent Hours : Full time Location : Wellington Business Group : Access and Collection Care Branch : Partnerships and Commissions Salary : $125,406 $156,061 Lead the Description and Metadata Services That Unlock Aotearoas Documentary Heritage E ng mana, e ng reo, e ng karangatanga maha o ng hau e wh, nau mai, haere mai. Greetings to the many authorities, voices, and experts of the world. Metadata connects people to collections.

In this role, youll lead a cross-institutional team responsible for creating and governing metadata and descriptive practices across the National Library, the Alexander Turnbull Library, and Archives New Zealand. As Manager Metadata Services , you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of specialists who ensure that our collections are discoverable, accurately described, and accessible through digital and physical systems. You will champion best practice in metadata, support integration and innovation across institutions, and oversee critical frameworks such as Ng poko Tukutuku (Mori subject headings).

The Manager Metadata Services will play a crucial role in bringing together an overarching approach to metadata across the collections and formats of the National Library, Alexander Turnbull Library, and Archives New Zealand with the aim of improving the accessibility of all the material under our shared stewardship. You will report to the Chief Librarian and also work closely with the Director Archives , reflecting the shared nature of metadata services across institutions. What were looking for We are seeking an experienced, pragmatic and technologically savvy metadata or collection access leader with: Demonstrated experience in metadata creation, , preferably within special collections, archives or heritage environments Proven ability to lead teams of professional and technical specialists through change and development Strong knowledge of metadata standards and emerging tools in both physical and digital library or archive settings with a focus on improving access to collections Familiarity with cataloguing and descriptive systems, authority control and governance, and the integration of descriptive practices across multiple formats and standards Ability to shape and lead strategic projects across Library and Archives with the aim of improving management and access to collections.

Deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to embedding mtauranga Mori and tikanga into metadata and access practices A collaborative and strategic approach to leading complex work across multiple stakeholders and institutions Experience representing institutions at national and international forums, and advocating for inclusive and future-focused metadata systems The role will require up-to-date expertise in metadata management, awareness of current and evolving schema for published, unpublished, born-digital and digitised materials, excellent diplomatic and communication skills in or.