Senior Libraries & Council Services Assistant - Children & Youth

• Provide exceptional service to customers in a dynamic and engaging library environment
• Learn new skills and engage with the local community
• Use your passion for people and communities in our welcoming library spaces

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Senior Libraries & Council Services Assistant - Children & Youth - Takapuna Library – 20hrs/week fixed term until 26 Sept 2025

Love working with tamariki and rangatahi? Passionate about creating vibrant, welcoming community spaces? We’re looking for a dynamic, creative, and community-minded person to step into this senior frontline role supporting library services for tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.

📚 About the Role:
📍 Fixed term secondment, part-time (20 hours/week) – as our library operate seven days a week your schedule will include one weekend day
📍 Based at Takapuna Library, with flexibility to support programmes and services across Devonport-Takapuna
📍 Co-lead the creation of fun, engaging, and meaningful programmes for tamariki and rangatahi
📍 Support day-to-day library operations, stepping into leadership when needed
📍 Be a friendly face in our libraries, schools, ECEs, and community spaces – building lasting relationships and connections

He kōrero mōu: About you

What You’ll Do:

🎨 Co-create Youth-Focused Programmes – Collaborate with the Senior Librarian to deliver inspiring events and initiatives
🏫 Engage with the Community – Lead outreach sessions at schools, ECEs, and local groups
💬 Champion Exceptional Service – Welcome everyone with warmth, curiosity, and care
📱 Support Digital Literacy – Help customers gain confidence with devices and digital resources
🌱 Champion Climate Literacy for Young People – Help tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau grow knowledge for a sustainable future
📚 Step Up as a Leader – Assist with day-to-day operations and mentor team members
🌈 Make a Positive Impact – Be a consistent, enthusiastic presence for young people and their whānau

What You Bring:

• Experience working with children and youth – and a love for it!
• A collaborative, can-do mindset – adaptable, proactive, and fun
• Confidence with tech – ready to guide others in using devices and digital tools
• Excellent people skills – a warm, inclusive, community-first approach
• A passion for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and equitable access
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations including opportunities to work in the wider Kaipātiki local board libraries

 
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

If you are enthusiastic about delivering children and youth library services, have a passion for literature and technology and can help others share your passion, we want to hear from you today!

Along with the benefits that come with Auckland's largest employer, you will also be part of Australasia's largest public library network.

If you're excited to empower tamariki and rangatahi through creativity, connection, and curiosity – we want to hear from you!

To view position description here

Applications close Wednesday 9 July 2025 

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.