Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Te Tumu Herenga, Libraries and Learning Services enables our students and staff to flourish by providing excellent opportunities, environments, services, resources, tools and expertise for learning, teaching and research.

We have an opportunity for a Book Handling Materials Assistant in our Collection Access team based at the On Demand Collection in Highbrook. This is a Fixed Term position starting a.s.a.p. and finishing 23 December 2025.

The successful applicant will assist in the delivery of a range of collection services: Including retrieving and providing material for document delivery, collection re-shelving, reorganisation and the ingress of new and returned items. This role will work collaboratively and flexibly across the Collection Development and Access team in the delivery of services.

Accountabilities

• Shelve material returned to the On Demand Collection
• Ingress transferred collection material for relocation (disposal or storage) to the On Demand Collection
• Updating records and digitisation of physical material as required
• Service internal and external client requests made for material stored at the On Demand Collection following LLS processes and systems
• Assist in projects as required, for example, the relocation of physical collections within libraries, between libraries and between libraries and the On Demand Collection.

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role on a 10-month fixed-term contract. The salary range for this role is $50,700 - $55,600 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information, please view the position description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Who are we looking for?

• Our ideal candidates will have a well-organised approach to work
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Have a reasonable level of physical fitness

Why work for us?

You can look forward to joining an inclusive working environment, on a competitive salary!

• We also offer a 6.75% superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Subsidised car parking and childcare
• Flexible working and a culture dedicated to work/life balance

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 9/03/2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.

Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Please reach out to Douglas - d.lahikainen@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information
Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz