Kaikōkiri Ratonga Māori

We are excited to share with you an opportunity to join the Rodney North Local Board team, based at Te Whare Pukapuka o Wakapirau | Wellsford War Memorial Library as the Kaikōkiri Ratonga Māori (with Community Engagement focus)
 
Te Whare Pukapuka o Wakapirau seeks to respond to the call of whānau aspirations by creating an inclusive place of value and belonging, weaving te ao Māori through the three local board libraries. (Note: this role is based at Te Whare Pukapuka o Wakapirau and requires flexibility to work here as well as at the Warkworth and Mahurangi East Libraries).

This role 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 angitutanga: The opportunity

You will advocate for Māori voice and be the subject matter expert for Māori knowledge and expertise collaborating with our Māori communities across Rodney North, with a focus on Wellsford and the surrounding district. You will plan and deliver programming in the three libraries and provide exceptional customer service. This will include educating customers to use a wide range of library and non-library resources, navigating literacy and social vulnerability issues. This role will be undertaken with a community engagement lens, and you will be expected to go out into our communities, as well as spend time each fortnight onsite in the three libraries.
 

To view position description please click this link. 

He kōrero mōu: about you

You work from an indigenous world view, you recognise mana atua, mana tangata and mana whenua in your practice. You will lead in the space of: mātauranga, ōritetanga and hauora. You will have a passion for delivering programming and services in the whare.
 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: what we offer

You will be working within a library whānau that has a team culture committed to growth in te reo and tikanga Māori, a place where everyone can feel they belong.
 
In return for your hard work, you will be immersed in a team of remarkable and talented professionals who have a passion for people, an opportunity to grow your career within Auckland Council. 
  
On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

This is a permanent opportunity, working 38 hours per week. Our library is open six days a week and this role may include a weekend day.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Applications close: 10th March 2026

We are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between 75,000 to 84,000 per annum, depending upon experience.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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.  This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.