Executive Director

About the Organisation:  

Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) is the professional membership organisation for the New Zealand library and information management profession. The vision of LIANZA is, “A thriving library and information sector”. With a purpose to strengthen the sector to be innovative and responsive to future needs while supporting the sector to embed the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, there are events, scholarships, awards, different national and international networks and reference groups to connect to as part of the role. It is not boring by any means.

As you look further into this opportunity, you will see that the organisation has passion, a commitment to connectivity and personal growth at the centre of its mission and its people.

LIANZA has a national framework including Regional Communities, Interest Committees, and a LIANZA Council that the Executive Director answers to.

Strategically, LIANZA is striving to build on the online pivot through social and economic challenges, to address the isolation of many people and communities.  LIANZA is well-positioned to provide connectivity and shape the future of the sector.  

It is an exciting time!


About the Role:  

We have already alluded to positivity, connectivity, inclusion, the outreach across different cultural communities, and a passion for the development of people as being central to this role. Clearly it is also about leadership and management, requiring the skills of a leader to harness talents nationwide to achieve the vision, and to provide the LIANZA Council with the support they need as well.

The role works remotely, connecting with members across the country, and has a small Association staff group. There are lots of positive events to support across the country and big aspirations by the membership. Be aware that an Association leadership role is different from other Chief Executive-like roles.

The role is strategic and needs to map a way forward with the LIANZA Council to navigate economic pressures, complex social issues, technological advancements, and evolving political landscapes - and what this means for the future of a library professionals’ Association.


About You: 

Reading the last section, you will quickly understand the core skills we are looking for. Passion for what we do will be important – that drives all library and information professionals in communities across Aotearoa and they expect it in you too. There is also the reality of being an Executive Director of a national Association - with a small resource base and big aspirations.

Passion alone is not enough. We need a leader prepared to get involved in supporting their staff, the membership, and developing good partnerships with other organisations including for funding. You will need to be a source of foresight about the future and the opportunities it holds for connecting more Māori and multicultural communities into information and literature. Advocacy in support of local areas is important to respond to national and local changes that affect the library and information sector 

Finally, a challenge  - one of our priorities is member engagement. How will you foster member engagement in a dynamic environment and build trust, ensuring that our community consistently relies on us for guidance and support?


Apply Now!

To find out more, please contact David Hammond on +64 27 444 6368 for a confidential chat. Applications close on 13 September 2024.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  

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