Senior Library & Council Service Assistant - Ethnic Communities

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 

Birkenhead Library is a busy community library serving a diverse and vibrant community. Our library whānau is focused on caring for each other, our community, and our environment.

This 30-hour role is vital for connecting our communities and whānau with services and programmes in the Kaipātiki Local Board libraries. Based in the Birkenhead Library, this role develops and holds relationships with community patrons to deliver and promote services that fosters our information sharing programs. You will also provide opportunities to engage the community in the design of new initiatives in this area.

He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual who can be a champion for our ethnic communities and partners.  

We are looking for someone who:
•    Enjoys working with people from all backgrounds and has an empathy driven work ethic
•    Provides excellent customer service and enjoys providing a high quality day-to-day frontline library services
•    Has the ability to build and maintain relationships with local ethnic communities and develop, deliver, and promote services to these communities
•    Can co-produce programmes and events in response to ethnic community needs; identifies service gaps and improvement opportunities
•    Works collaboratively with teams in the Kaipātiki Local Board sharing skills, knowledge and expertise
•    Fluency in a community language is desired, but not required
•    Drive and curiosity to bridge cross-cultural connections and communities

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is a rewarding role with the opportunity to directly impact and uplift services to the local community. You’ll be part of an engaged team who shares a passion for people, their community and who love to make a difference in helping to make Auckland a vibrant place to live, work and play. 

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you’ll gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, Auckland Art Gallery membership, entertainment, lifestyle discounts and more. In addition, you’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual and collective contributions. 

To view a copy of the position description, click here
 

Applications close Wednesday 30th October 2024

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.

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.