Digitisation Coordinator

About the Role

The University of Canterbury Library, located in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Digitisation Coordinator to join the Macmillan Brown Library team. This role is crucial for supporting the library's initiatives in digitisation and digital access, focusing on photographic digitisation of cultural heritage collections. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure accurate record-keeping, metadata maintenance, and contribute to best practices in digital preservation and access.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake photographic digitisation of cultural heritage materials.
• Manage and coordinate digitisation service delivery workflows and projects.
• Maintain accurate digital records and associated metadata.
• Support digital preservation and access activities for collections.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the improvement of digitisation processes and documentation.

About You

We are looking for a technically proficient and highly organised professional with a genuine passion for cultural heritage, preservation, and digital access. The ideal candidate will thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments, demonstrating a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate results.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of three to five years of administrative experience within a tertiary education, professional services, or GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) organisation, with a strong emphasis on customer service.
• Proven experience in digitising cultural heritage items, including archives, artworks, photographs, negatives, manuscripts, and rare books.
• Proficiency in photographic imaging techniques, lighting systems, digital capture equipment, and image editing software.
• Experience with metadata standards, digital asset management systems, and digital production workflows.
• Familiarity with digital preservation principles, file management, and digital archiving practices.
• Exceptional organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management abilities.
• An understanding of and sensitivity towards cultural issues concerning Māori and Pacific collections.
• Alignment with the organisation's values and culture, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.

Working With Us

You will be an integral part of the UC Library’s Macmillan Brown Library team, working closely with collection specialists, librarians, researchers, and external partners. This role reports to the Manager, Cultural Heritage and Macmillan Brown Library, and will play a key role in digitisation projects that enhance teaching, research, public engagement, and long-term preservation.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE) based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The role is classified as Band 4. Applications close on Tuesday 23 June 2026, midnight NZ time. Applications must be submitted via the UC careers website and include a cover letter and resume. Please note that applications submitted via email will not be accepted. For queries regarding the application process, please contact [email protected]. Candidates must hold Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency.