Digital Development Manager

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead our Library Digital Development team.

The position will be responsible for leading the development and support of a complex environment of digital library applications and selected enterprise research management software; this includes oversight of the relationship with external vendors and selected open-source communities as well as being responsible for internal relationships and service delivery agreements with ITS in regard to key applications and services. Overall this role manages a high-performing, technically experienced team working to meet the challenges and opportunities that Libraries & Learning Services and the University provide.

The ideal candidates will have:

• A qualification or experience equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Considerable development experience, covering a range of languages, platforms, technologies, and functional domains.
• Experience in complex/large bespoke software projects.
• Effective people management and motivation skills are essential as is a proven ability to plan and manage projects within an environment of continuous change.
• Knowledge of scrum and other agile methodologies is an advantage.
• Any knowledge of university libraries and the research environment would be highly valued but not essential as we would expect the successful applicant to gain this knowledge over time.

In return we will provide you with a stimulating and supportive environment, and access to a range of training opportunities and Library/IT networks.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave per year, and over 300 different career development courses. In addition, the University offers a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a number of other subsidies on internal and external services. For more information please visit: Career development and benefits.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.

For more information, please contact:

Associate University Librarian – Digital Services, Brian Flaherty, ph 09-923-7771

If this position interests you, please include with your online application, a letter indicating your suitability for the position, a current CV and two referee contact details.

Applications close Sunday 7 May 2017.