Happy New Year Wheelers has extended the application date for the Cataloguing Manager role to 22 January. It’s not often that this kind of professional opportunity arises, so be sure to submit your applications. Ngā mihi nui, Joanne Rowan Scholarly Content Advisor ________________________________ From: Joanne Rowan <jf.rowan@auckland.ac.nz> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2025 13:17 Cc: CatSIG-L <catsig@ecs.vuw.ac.nz> Subject: Cataloguing Manager at Wheelers Wheelers Books are seeking a full-time Cataloguing Manager to join their team based in our Glenfield office on Auckland’s North Shore. At Wheelers Books, we believe in the uplifting power of books to enrich lives. As a long-established and growing company with offices in Auckland and Sydney, we are a leading supplier to libraries and schools across Australasia, providing a complete self-ready service to our customers throughout New Zealand. We are seeking a full-time Cataloguing Manager to join our team based in our Glenfield office on Auckland’s North Shore. Working alongside our Selection/Acquisitions and Processing teams, you will provide critical operational support to our clients in New Zealand and Australia. In this pivotal role, you will lead the daily workflow of the cataloguing team, ensuring all books are catalogued efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will need a relevant library qualification, experience managing a team, and a customer-focused mindset. You will have a background in library management, where you have utilised excellent cataloguing skills in a high-service environment. We are looking for a leader who embodies our values of Integrity (Tautoko), Collaboration (Mahitahi), Community (Whanaungatanga), and Sustainability (Kaitiakitanga). We welcome applications from those with the following skills and attributes: * Substantial experience as a practising cataloguer * A library qualification or equivalent is essential for this role. * Effective people management skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and support a team. * The ability to think strategically, be logical, and drive outcomes according to plans. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate workflow between departments. * A strong drive for excellence in service delivery to libraries and schools. * Strong problem-solving and computer skills to optimise team and resource utilisation. * Self-motivated, pragmatic, and adaptable to change. You will be joining a supportive, purpose-driven team where you can make a real impact. We are passionate about supporting literacy and providing schools and libraries with access to quality resources. Check out the job description here.<https://www.lianza.org.nz/professional-development/vacancies/cataloguing-manager-wheelers-books/> Contact email: If you have any questions, please contact Emily Rogers (HR Manager) emilyr@wheelers.co.nz Applications close: 7 January 2026 Link to apply: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/89133918 Ngā mihi nui, Joanne Rowan CatSIG convenor [signature_1301701140] Scholarly Content Team Te Kahu Tauira | Student and Scholarly Services Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland A General Library, Bldg 109, 5 Alfred Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand P Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand W www.library.auckland.ac.nz<http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/> E librarycollections@auckland.ac.nz [cid:4832b00c-8983-4128-a609-926183838e17]
