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Multi-million dollar estate advertises for mysterious ‘end of the world’ library job

Mysterious “end of the world” librarian job at a luxury Tasman estate draws interest.

Sam Smith
Last updated: 1 May 2026 | 2 min read
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A unique job for a curator of a private "end of the world" library has been advertised for the luxury Westhaven Estate in Tasman. The role involves building a book collection that remains meaningful in "extreme long-term scenarios".

The estate's new owners are entrepreneurs Eva and Toni Piëch, great-grandson of the Porsche founder. Advertised by LIANZA, the position is a first of its kind in New Zealand, tapping into the trend of billionaires creating doomsday-ready properties.

The property is in an isolated part of the Tasman area. Photo: Google Maps

Westhaven lodge

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