Senior Librarian - East Coast Bays

We have a permanent, full time (40 hours per week) vacancy for a Senior Librarian based at East Coast Bays Library. We are open seven days a week, so flexibility around working hours, including weekends and late nights, is required.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

If you are keen to progress your library career towards place management and further your people leadership skills, then this is an opportunity not to miss.

East Coast Bays Library is a busy community library serving a diverse community.  We are looking for a proactive and flexible all-rounder, with leadership experience to join us and contribute to building a strong cohesive team who provides outstanding customer service. The role will form part of the leadership team in the day-to-day running of the library service, enabling innovative programmes and events and supporting team members.

You will provide operational leadership and back up to the manager in one of the busiest libraries in Auckland.  You will take responsibility for overseeing daily branch operations and leading the team, working to build a strong team identity and culture. Two key aspects of this role are to model both excellent customer service and interpersonal skills for kaimahi, the aim being to provide and help foster a sense of belonging in our library space for all people.

To see the position description, please click this link.

He kōrero mōu: About you

In this role you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build a strong cohesive team who provide outstanding service to our community.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• High personal resilience and de-escalation skills
• Great leadership with strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent time management and organisational skills
• Willingness to develop leadership and coaching skills
• The ability to develop stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively
• Able to support kaimahi to deliver excellent service to customers to successfully use information resources and devices
• Passionate about making a difference in the community
• Willingness to work across the local board team (East Coast Bays & Albany Libraries) to facilitate design and delivery of innovative programmes and events.
• LIANZA professional registration is required.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You can expect variety in your work and a supportive work environment for you to thrive. As Auckland's largest employer, we embrace diversity and encourage well-being at all levels of life. This is a leadership role, where you can make a significant contribution to the people and diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau, if you thrive and gain satisfaction from leading with authenticity and developing and inspiring others – the scope is all here

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. 

Applications close Sunday 17th May 2026 at 11.59pm

We expect to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of $88 - $104k per annum, depending on skills & 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.