Library Acquisitions and Licensing Specialist

About the role

The Library Acquisitions and Licensing Specialist ensures Aucklanders have access to high‑quality collections, digital resources and technologies. Working from the Central City Library, you will blend procurement, copyright, and library expertise to support the city’s largest public library network.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate library input into procurement and contract renewal processes for collections, resources and selected technologies.
• Support managers and staff in preparing procurement plans, RfX documents, supplier recommendation reports, contract budgets, business cases and contract terms.
• Ensure contracts and purchase orders are accurately recorded in Council systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist staff with contract management, supplier performance monitoring and financial review practices.
• Provide up‑to‑date advice on copyright, licensing and rights management.
• Monitor industry, supplier and market developments and assess implications for library services.

Required profile

• A degree in Library and Information Studies, Business, Procurement or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience working with library collections.
• Knowledge of copyright, licensing, information access rights, privacy and data issues.
• Experience in supplier contract management within a large organisation.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Dynamic, supportive environment impacting over 1.7 million Aucklanders.
• Flexible working conditions and a focus on well‑being.
• Culture of continuous improvement and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Recognition as a GenderTick accredited employer and signatory of the Pride Pledge.