Librarian

Librarian – Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Librarian in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. This role is based at Whangaparāoa Library but will require flexibility to work within the local board libraries.

This position is a permanent 38-hour role working Sunday – Thursday.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

In this customer focused role, you will be a senior member of the library team contributing to the day to day running of the library and front-line library service. You will assist with leading the team to offer excellent customer service and enable a great experience for our customers. We want to be known for our outstanding customer service.

You will be a champion for technology, supporting staff through training and troubleshooting problems and assisting customers with technical queries, to successfully use devices, and access information resources that are available through the library. You will contribute to strategic thinking within the team to foster better ways of working.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Confidently use library systems and support others with digital and operational training.
• Build strong community connections and co-design engaging programmes.
• Promote library services and provide helpful advice on council offerings.
• Deliver excellent customer service with empathy, positivity, and professionalism.
• Manage multiple tasks with flexibility, attention to detail, and great teamwork.
• Support daily operations and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• LIANZA registration, or working towards registration will be an advantage

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, a community that loves reading and book discussion and 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. 

This is a permanent opportunity working 38 hours per week. Our library is open seven days a week and you would be required to work a regular weekend day. As a part on the wider Hibiscus and Bays Local Board whanau, flexibility is required regarding hours and location.

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% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

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

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 this link.

Applications close 7th September 2025, at 11:59pm.

This role is a band F, we would be looking to appoint the successful candidate at a salary of between $76K - $89K dependant on experience.

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.