Libraries & Council Services Assistant

• Serve customers in a vibrant and exciting library
• Learn new skills and engage with the local community
• Permanent, part-time opportunity

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

An opportunity has arisen to become part of the Botany Library team as Libraries & Council Service Assistant. While based at Botany Library, you will need to have the flexibility to work across all our Howick Local Board libraries.

This is a permanent part-time 24 hours position per week. Current work shift below but flexibility may be required:

• Thursday (late night weekly or biweekly), Friday, Saturday, and Monday (6 hours/day).

We are a focused and committed team who take pride in delivery excellence in customer experience. Our libraries and council service assistants play a vital role in contributing to digital literacy, community outreach and reading programmes with our tamariki and rangatahi.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have strong people skills, are flexible and adaptable to our learning library environment. You have a passion for customer service with a positive attitude to serving people of all ages and backgrounds.  You are eager to learn new skills and thrive in a busy work environment.

 
We are looking for a team member who:

• Demonstrates an understanding of Te Ao Maori values and principles
• Understands and uses technology with confidence
• Is reliable, enjoys fostering great relationships with our community
• Can demonstrate experience working with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrates excellent written and communication skill
   

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, a community that values the library as a welcoming community space. Here you’ll have an opportunity to grow your career within the Auckland library team and Auckland Council. 

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. 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.  

To view a copy of the position description, click here. 

Target Salary: 57k – 60k (depending on skills and experience)

Applications close 22 July 2025

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check

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.