Date: 16 Feb 2025
Location: South Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Join a dynamic team supporting research services in a key library role with flexible working hours
• Work closely with community library or hub locations
• Learn new skills and engage with the local community

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
In this role your primary focus will be the delivery and development of in person research services for the general public. You’ll also be responsible for a range of general site-based library tasks at the Manukau Research Centre.

Researcher Services in the onsite team is responsible for high quality customer service at research centre locations; we support the care and use of published research collections at these locations. The team works closely with the community library or hub location and other functional teams within the Information and Literacy Services Unit.

You will be responsible for a range of general site-based tasks at the Manukau Research Centre including carrying out rostered reference desk shifts and retrieval and shelving of research collections. Manukau Research Centre specialises in local, family history, New Zealand history and Māori research. You will use this collection to help you respond to queries from both virtual and in-person customers.

We are looking to fill a 24-hr permanent part time role that will be working on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (6hrs each day).

He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for someone passionate about research and eager to help people from all backgrounds. If you are curious, enjoy learning new skills, and thrive in fast-paced environments with new challenges, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a team member who:

• Is passionate about research with a positive, adaptable attitude.
• Quick to learn new skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Dedicated to providing excellent service to a diverse range of customers.
• Ability to foster strong relationships and work effectively with a wide range of people.
• Confident and skilled in using technology to enhance performance.

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: 65k (depending on experience and skills)

Applications close 2 March 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.