Napier Libraries is on the lookout for a detail-focused and tech-savvy Librarian Cataloguer to join our Collections Team in a fixed term capacity for 16 months.

In this role, you’ll make sure our print and digital collections are accurate, discoverable, and accessible to our community — supporting everything from daily borrowing to research and lifelong learning.

This is a hands-on role where your expertise will help shape the way our collections are presented and maintained. You’ll also contribute to the library’s growth by sharing knowledge, refining processes, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement across our sites.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the integrity of Napier Libraries’ catalogue and metadata.
• Work with both print and digital resources, ensuring our community can easily discover and access what they need.
• Collaborate with a passionate team that values innovation and customer experience.
• Contribute to collection maintenance, including stock rotation, deselection, and system updates.
• Share your expertise by developing resources and supporting colleagues with training and advice.
• Grow your skills with access to professional development opportunities and industry networks.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Diploma-level qualification in librarianship or similar.
• 3–4 years of cataloguing experience, including MARC records and authority control.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple formats.
• Confident working with Library Management Systems and digital platforms.
• Customer-focused and collaborative, with a positive, solutions-driven approach.
• Experience working independently on projects or supporting multi-site operations a plus.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a fixed term opportunity for 16 months, to align with the move to the new Napier Library, when staffing needs will be reassessed. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based across the Napier and Taradale Libraries.

The annual salary package for this role is $63,700-$75,000 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 20 October 2025 however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Librarian Cataloguer