Libraries & Council Services Assistant

• Serve customers in a vibrant and exciting library
• 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

An opportunity has arisen to work as a Library & Council Service Assistant in the Rodney North local board Libraries, based at Warkworth War Memorial Library. This will require you to be flexible as you may need to work from other sites within the local board areas, such as Mahurangi East Library and Wellsford War Memorial Library.

Warkworth War Memorial 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. We host regular kids' programmes during the week, and we're seeking someone keen to help our Children and Youth Librarian with the delivery of these. Warkworth Library is also an integrated site offering council services, and the successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to deliver these invaluable services to our community.

We are looking for a flexible all-rounder to join and contribute as part of a high-achieving, cohesive, and dynamic team. You will be supporting the team and contributing to the day-to-day running of the library. As this is a customer service role, you will be supporting customers from all walks of life. Many of our libraries are open 7 days a week so flexibility around working days, including weekends and late nights, is required. We are looking to fill a 21-hr permanent part time role that will be working on Monday, Friday, and Saturday (8.30AM-4PM).

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have strong people skills, are flexible and adaptable to our library environment. You have a passion for customer service with a positive attitude towards serving people of all ages and backgrounds. You are eager to learn new skills and thrive in a busy work environment.

 
We are looking for a team member who:

• Demonstrates an understanding of Te Ao Māori values and principles
• Understands and uses technology with confidence
• Is reliable, enjoys fostering great relationships with our community
• Can demonstrate experience working with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrates excellent written and communication skill

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, and a community that values the library as a welcoming community space. Here you’ll have an opportunity to grow your career within the Auckland Libraries team and Auckland Council. 

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. 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.  

To view a copy of the position description, click here. 

Salary: 57k– 65k (depending on skills and experience)

Applications close 23 February 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.