Collections Librarian

About the role

The New Zealand Law Society Library provides an essential service to the legal profession in New Zealand by ensuring access to legal information for all practitioners. The Library houses an extensive online and print legal collection for New Zealand and Commonwealth jurisdictions. There are three staffed research libraries in Auckland Wellington and Christchurch and access to online subscription databases in thirty-three court locations around the country.

The Collections Librarian plays a key role in delivering highquality library services that support the information needs of legal practitioners throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The role ensures that the Librarys collections remain current relevant and accessible while contributing to the acquisition cataloguing and ongoing management of both physical and digital resources.

This year we will be implementing a new Library Management System (LMS) that will transform how we deliver services and manage resources. This is an opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our collections and systems ensuring they remain innovative accessible and aligned with the needs of legal professionals across Aotearoa.

You will provide technical leadership for the LMS ensuring its functionality is optimised and supporting continuous improvement across library operations. You will also explore opportunities to integrate AI and emerging technologies to enhance access to library resources.

While based in Auckland you will work closely with colleagues in Wellington and Canterbury to support a cohesive and collaborative national library service.

Our ideal applicant will have:

• A recognised professional library qualification.
• 3 years experience in a library environment (law or academic libraries preferred).
• Strong knowledge of collection development acquisitions and cataloguing; experience with Moys classification preferred.
• Good knowledge of library technologies specifically using a modern Library Management System.
• Proven customer service experience with the ability to engage with key stakeholders understand their needs and provide helpful and timely support.
• High levels of accuracy attention to detail and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• A collaborative working style and commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Curiosity and capability in exploring AI and technology solutions to enhance library services.

We are looking for candidates who share our purpose of Kaitiaki of an exemplary legal professional in Aotearoa and understand how our values of Kaitiakitanga tāria te wā Manaakitanga and Pono underpin the work we do at New Zealand Law Society.

What we can offer

Become part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation where the work is challenging and rewarding. We offer a cohesive workplace culture across our organisation with a number of social activities to come together across teams to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Your development and growth will be nurtured and your work recognised and valued.

It is important that the Law Society can attract support and retain quality staff and one of the ways we can achieve this is by offering employees some flexibility to manage their work/life balance. We embrace flexible working to support our staff to deliver their best and achieve a good work-life balance and to connect and collaborate with others by providing a hybrid approach sharing your time between the office and home.

Other benefits of working at the Law Society include:

• Three days Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas and the new year
• Discounts and benefits as part of our membership Partner Programme
• Competitive remuneration

Diversity and inclusion are important to us and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealands multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.

About the Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. The Law Society regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand and is the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branches throughout the country the Law Society is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand and the consumers of legal services.

How to apply

If you would like to apply please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.

Applications close 5pm Monday 9 February 2026

Shortlisting may occur whilst the advertisement is open so we encourage you to make an early application.

For a confidential discussion and additional information including the position description pleasecontact the People and Culture team at

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.