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Information Management Assistant

Environment Southland

Position Purpose

We are seeking a motivated and reliable student to assist our Information Management team with a short-term project involving physical file reorganisation, document digitisation, and records quality assurance. This role provides practical experience within a professional information management environment and is ideal for a student considering a career in records, archives, information governance, or information management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reorganise and prepare physical files for storage and digitisation.
  • Scan paper records using specialised scanning equipment and software.
  • Perform document integrity and quality checks to ensure scanned records are complete, accurate, and legible.
  • Assist with filing, indexing, and document management activities.
  • Follow established information management procedures and standards.
  • Identify and escalate any issues relating to document quality or record completeness.

Skills and Experience

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Good computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
  • Knowledge of document management systems is desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, an Information Management, Records Management, Library Studies, Archives, Business Information Systems, or related programme.
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in information or records management.

What We Offer

  • Practical experience in a professional information management environment.
  • Training in our document management systems, scanning software, and information management processes.
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with records digitisation, quality assurance, and information governance activities.

This position is available from November 2026 - February 2027. You are eligible to apply if you are currently enrolled in a tertiary institution or have graduated this year. All Summer Student roles are offered at a rate of $29.90 per hour and a 37.5-hour week.

Please upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

Closing Date: 27 September 2026

Applications close: 27 Sep 2026

Reference: 6930767
Location: Invercargill, Southland
Listed: 11 September 2026

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