Employment in the Library
The University of Canterbury Library, when it has vacancies, is interested in receiving applications from enthusiastic and energetic people who are interested in a library career. If you enjoy working with people and want to be employed in a dynamic field then you should apply for positions as they become available.
Employment Options
The Library employs people under a range of employment agreements and terms.
The Library's range of employment options are as follows:
- Permanent positions – year round employment
- Academic Year Only positions – these permanent positions are mainly part-time. Staff employed in these roles work only during the academic year (Feb – Nov)
- Casual positions – on-call positions established to provide service coverage in the evenings and weekends as required
- Fixed Term – part-time or full-time as required for project work, parental leave and other situations that require this type of employment agreement.
Please check the University's Job Vacancies for any current positions on offer. If you would like more information or wish to enquire about library vacancies please contact the Human Resources Department at the University on (03) 364-2147 or email hr@canterbury.ac.nz.
Qualities the Library is looking for
We want staff who can demonstrate the following qualities:
Flexibility and Adaptability
- Responds willingly to changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility or assignments
- Able to be flexible and work effectively with individuals and groups and adjust to changes in the work environment
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
- Recognises strengths and weaknesses and participates in training
- Actively participates in discussion on own performance (prepares, contributes and follows up)
Contributes to the wider library team
Service Orientation
- Provides a responsive service to all clients both internal and external
Communication Skills
- Listens effectively, communicates well both verbally and in written form
- Thinks logically and clearly communicates ideas and information
- Keeps managers, peers, team members and others informed and appropriately seeks and considers their ideas
- Establishes and maintains a climate and rapport which will facilitate communication
Maintains Effective Working Relationships
- Treats others with respect
- Contributes to an atmosphere that encourages cooperation
- Anticipates others' need for information
- Establishes partnerships within and across departmental and functional lines to achieve optimum results
- Deals with difficulties as they arise and with the appropriate person
Accountability and Dependability
- Accepts responsibility for actions, results and risks
- Uses time efficiently and effectively to meet the job responsibilities
Analytical Skills, Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Evaluates objectives, alternatives and solutions carefully
- Makes well-reasoned, timely and effective decisions