Senior Librarian - Māngere East

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Librarian to join our team at Māngere East Library. In this role you will help to lead and support our team while developing your own leadership skills in a community focussed library environment.

You'll spend most of your time working alongside the Māngere East community, with occasional work across other libraries in the local board. The role is full-time (40 hours per week), Tuesday to Saturday, with rostered late nights.

Te hiranga o tēnei mahi: Why this role matters

In this senior, customer-focused role, you'll lead and contribute to the day-to-day delivery of frontline library and services while building meaningful connections with the community and kaimahi. You'll provide leadership and coaching to the team, champion excellent customer service, and help create welcoming library spaces where people feel they belong. Working across the local board, you'll collaborate with fellow librarians and provide leadership in developing adult programming across local board libraries.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

• Lead the team using clear and effective communication
• Be the senior staff member on-site, capable of leading and delegating tasks
• Plan and implement better ways of working
• Handle daily library operations and manage the collection
• Train and mentor staff to help them grow in their roles
• Understand health, safety, and wellbeing requirements for public community spaces

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He kōrero mōu: About you

•    A recognised library qualification or relevant tertiary qualification
•    LIANZA professional registration preferred (or be actively working towards it)
•    Proven leadership, coaching, and team development experience
•    Excellent digital and information literacy, with confidence supporting customers and staff
•    A commitment to embedding te ao Māori and te reo Māori into everyday practice to deliver culturally responsive services
•    A full New Zealand driver licence is preferred

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

Additionally, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Thursday 26th November 2026 at 11.59pm

Salary: Band G, $91 - $107K per annum, depending on skills & experience

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

By applying to this position, you are hereby agreeing to the terms as outlined in our Privacy agreement, which has been put together in accordance with the Privacy Act of 2020. Auckland Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We embrace and value diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, please inquire at the time of application so we may assist you through the process.