Librarian - Youth

We are excited to share with you an opportunity to join the Papakura Local Board team at Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini as the Librarian: Youth

Takaanini is a Bi-lingual Whānau Hub that seeks to respond to the call of whānau aspirations to create a place of value and belonging by weaving te ao Māori through our whare.

The three pou this whare operates under are:

• Pou Maatauranga: An inclusive approach to activate spaces to learn and play.
• Pou Hauora: Whānau live well, are happy and healthy.
• Pou Ooritetanga: Equitable access to facilities to grow community wellbeing kaupapa.

This whare is a bold attempt to indigenise how we create space, how we manage resources, how we build teams, how we listen, how we act, how we serve.

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Day to day you will:

• Connect rangatahi and whaanau with library services and programmes in Papakura–Manurewa.
• Support the leadership team with daily operations across Paataka Koorero libraries.
• Facilitate community engagement in designing services and initiatives for rangatahi and whaanau.
• Act as a role model and coach in delivering excellent customer service.
• Build strong relationships with high schools, youth service providers, and the wider whānau.

He koorero moou: About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Ability to lead with an indigenous worldview, recognising mana atua, mana tangata, and mana whenua in practice.
• Experience working with rangatahi and whaanau, with a focus on maatauranga, ooritetanga, and hauora.
• Ability to coach and inspire teams in designing innovative programmes and events for rangatahi.
• Skilled in building meaningful connections with rangatahi and fostering inclusive, empowering spaces.

This experience can be in a work or real-world community setting.

Ngaa aahuatanga kei a maatou: What we offer

You will be working within a library whaanau that has a team culture strong in te reo and tikanga Maaori, a place where everyone can feel they belong.

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 Papakura – Manurewa 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 12th August 2025, at 11:59pm.

This role is a band E, we would be looking to appoint the successful candidate at a salary of between $65K - $77K 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.