Manager Community Place | Panmure

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Manager, Community Place – Panmure Library 

We are recruiting for a Manager, Community Place – Panmure Library to lead a talented team and build relationships within a library-loving community! With a proven track record in staff leadership, we are seeking a people person who can foster strong relationships with key stakeholders. You will also create effective community practice, addressing the needs and priorities of the Maungakiekie - Tāmaki Local Board and local communities and provide a safe, welcoming environment for customers and staff.

 
Key responsibilities include:

• day-to-day operational management of the library including responsibility for financial and staffing allocations
• facilitating and growing community and partner-led activity which meets the needs of the community 

• supporting the collaborative management of recruitment and induction of staff for the local board team, as well as the development and coaching of existing staff
• lead and develop staff to deliver excellence in visitor experiences.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity requiring flexibility to work across the Maungakiekie - Tāmaki local board area as required.

The library is currently open 7 days a week. Some late nights and weekend support may be required to support the service and programmes and events.

To see the position description, please click here.

 
He kōrero mōu: About you

If you’re a people leader and you enjoy championing innovation, connecting with Aucklanders, being courageous and leading a team of individuals who have genuine passion for people and their communities, we’d like to hear from you! 

Some key requirements to be successful in this role:

• Leadership and Management Experience: proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team.
• Community and Customer Services: experience working within a community and/or library environment supporting teams and customers to learn, build knowledge and capability.
• Relationship Building: essential to success in community engagement and partnering within the Maungakiekie - Tāmaki local board community.
• Embracing Change and Diversity: skilled in guiding teams through ambiguity, fostering diverse thinking, and creating a positive culture.

You will be committed to being a great Tiriti o Waitangi partner and you understand the importance of te ao Māori and te reo Māori within our places.

 Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Vast array of discounts on attractions and partnership benefits
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies

This is a true community focused role, where you can make a significant contribution to the people and diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau.

If you thrive and gain satisfaction from leading with authenticity and developing and inspiring others, then the scope for this is all here. You will be offered a challenge, huge variety and a real opportunity to make a difference to the community.

Band G $88,528 - $104,150 depending on skillset and experience

Hei tono: Apply now

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter for this role
• Applications close at midnight on 29 July 2025
• If, after reading the advert and the Position Description, you have any general queries, please contact me via email in the first instance on gina.seward@aucklandocuncil.govt.nz

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
 
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.