Senior Library and Council Services Assistant | Auckland Central

• Bring your passion for libraries and community spaces.
• Are you people-focused, with a passion for mahi that impacts our more vulnerable communities?
• Bring resilience and confidence to navigate complex and sometimes challenging situations.

We’re excited to share an exciting, permanent, full-time opportunity for a Senior Library and Council Services Assistant and are seeking a resilient and enthusiastic individual to step into the role!

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Based at Central City Library, this is a permanent 38-hour position, with a variable roster (including one evening and one weekend day)

We open seven days a week, so flexibility is required.

You will be joining the Central City Hub team, taking on a role in our frontline library service, including delivery of council services, helping support staff in our exciting day-to-day operations - where we can see upwards of two thousand people through the door each day – and supporting the team with our focus on hauora and community well-being across the Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Central City Library, the Central City Hub, and our central city community.

You will support the team to deliver outstanding customer service while also taking on senior duties within the team. This 38-hour role is vital for connecting our communities and whānau with services and programmes in the Local Board libraries.

This role will have a focus on delivering engaging services and programmes for tamariki and rangatahi across the Local Board area.

You’ll support the Senior Librarian – Children and Youth in planning and delivering creative, inclusive programmes both in-library and through outreach to schools, early childhood centres, and community groups.

To see a copy of the position description, please click here.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Build and maintain relationships and support the team to develop, deliver, and promote Library services
• Share a strong people focus and empathy driven work ethic
• Provide excellent customer service and provide a high quality day-to-day frontline library service
• Understand and use technology with confidence, able to support customers to successfully use information resources and devices
• Work collaboratively with teams in the Whau Local Board sharing skills, knowledge and expertise
• Show drive and has curiosity to bridge cross-cultural connections and communities.
• Be a senior on site, understanding health and safety protocols 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

You will be working within a library whānau that has a team culture committed to growth in te reo and tikanga Māori, a place where everyone can feel they belong.

You can expect variety in your work, and a supportive work environment for you to thrive. This is a leadership role, where you will be able to make a significant contribution to the diverse communities of the Whau local board.  This opportunity provides satisfaction while leading, developing, and inspiring others.

On top of this, 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.

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

If you have the skills we are looking for, a positive attitude and want to be part of a fabulous team, apply now!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many. 

Pay rate: $70 - $77k per annum, pro rata, depending on skills and experience. (External)

Applications close: Sunday 21 June 2026 at 23:59 

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.