Senior Librarian - Manurewa Library

• Bring your passion for libraries and your local community to this exciting leadership role
• Become part of the close-knit Manurewa Library team and make a real impact
• Are you a natural leader or person who wants to sharpen your skills in leadership?

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Librarian to join the team for a fixed-term until May 2027.  This will be an opportunity to grow, learn and develop their leadership skills within a busy library.

Based at Manurewa Library, you'll primarily support the Manurewa community, with flexibility to work across libraries within the Manurewa-Papakura Local Board as required.

This is a 40-hour per week role, currently worked Monday to Friday, rostered late-night Mondays and Thursdays and working one Saturday per month.

Te hiranga o tēnei mahi: Why this role matters

In this senior, customer-focused role, you'll lead and contribute to the day-to-day delivery of frontline library and services while building meaningful connections with the community and kaimahi. You'll provide leadership and coaching to the team, champion excellent customer service, and help create welcoming library spaces where people feel they belong.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership with excellent communication skills
• Be the senior onsite and have the capability, capacity, confidence and resilience to lead and delegate when required
• Plan, design, and implement process and workflow changes in a collaborative environment
• Be experienced in library operational systems and processes
• Upskill, mentor and provide guidance to other staff in Manurewa Library and across the local board
• Have a good understanding of health, safety, security and wellbeing needs when working in a publicly accessible community space

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He kōrero mōu: About you
•    A recognised library qualification or relevant tertiary qualification
•    LIANZA professional registration preferred (or be working towards it)
•    Proven leadership, coaching, and team development experience
•    Excellent digital and information literacy, with confidence supporting customers and staff
•    A commitment to embedding te ao Māori and te reo Māori into everyday practice to deliver culturally responsive services
•    A full New Zealand driver's licence is preferred

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.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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
• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application close date: Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 11.59pm

Salary: Band G, $91 - $107K per annum, depending on skills & experience

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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