Librarian Children & Youth | Onehunga/Oranga Hub

• Work in a people-first, community-driven environment
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that matter
• Supportive team that values inclusion and collaboration

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Librarian Children & Youth | Onehunga/Oranga Hub

Join Auckland Libraries and make a difference in your community by delivering exceptional customer service, supporting literacy and learning, and helping Aucklanders thrive. Based in the Onehunga Library, you may be required to work across the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki local board.

We’re on the lookout for a motivated, community-focused librarian to play a key role in supporting our customers, developing programmes, and connecting with families in the community. If you’re passionate about empowering people, embrace te ao Māori, and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this could be the role for you.

To read the full position description click here: Librarian Children Youth

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’re a strong communicator with a heart for community and a commitment to excellence in customer service. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in libraries or a related field
• A library or related tertiary qualification
• High digital literacy and the ability to support others with technology
• Confidence managing complex or high-tension situations with empathy and maturity
• The ability to lead and mentor others, supporting continuous learning and team growth
• A deep respect for te ao Māori and a commitment to bicultural practice
• Strong cultural awareness and understanding of Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse communities

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

• 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
• Discounts on attractions and partnership benefits
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies

The band for this role is Band E with the budgeted salary range from $ $66 493-$77 050

depending on skillset and experience.

Hei tono: Apply now

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter for this role
• Applications close at midnight on 16 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

Be part of a team that helps Aucklanders connect, learn and thrive. If this sounds like your next step, apply today and help shape the future of library services in Tāmaki Makaurau.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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.