Digital Preservation Coalition

New Zealand seeks to appoint three senior advisors in Digital Continuity

1 x Permanent, 1 x Fixed Term parental leave cover until 1 September 2012, 1 x Fixed Term until 26 October 2012

• Interested in playing a key role in a major new government digital archive?
• Leading edge professional and technology position
• Great career opportunity

Archives New Zealand is developing and implementing a full-scale government digital archive, working closely with the National Library of New Zealand within the Department of Internal Affairs. It is looking for three Senior Advisors to join this exciting work in the Government Digital Archive Programme (GDAP) at Archives New Zealand.These are forward-looking positions, where a high knowledge of current and evolving approaches and trends is valued. These positions are expected to develop new operational policies and business processes for working with digital archives, lead change across Archives New Zealand and the wider public sector, and research, test and implement solutions for digital preservation in line with accepted best practice and international standards. They will operate at a senior level and manage projects and relationships.

The successful candidates will have:

• The ability to understand business strategies, functions and information needs and translate them into business and systems requirements, policies and standards
• Strong knowledge of digital information management and/or digital preservation practice and theory
• Proven experience with information analysis methods and metadata structures and definition
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and lead business change
• Project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• A flexible and adaptable attitude to an evolving work environment

Archives New Zealand would be willing to consider secondments or a part-time appointment for the right candidates.  If you are attracted by "the new," and have the skills and experience Archives New Zealand is looking for, it can offer you the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment in a highly regarded organisation. Applications close 5pm Monday 26 September 2011. For more information please contact: Evelyn Wareham on (64 4) 495 6237 or 021 799 349 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . To apply, visit the department's website: http://www.bfound.net/list.aspx?Coid=164