Date: 25 Feb 2025
Location: North Shore, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

Be the heartbeat of a vibrant community hub – connect, create, and inspire

• Help shape engaging library programmes and services
• Support digital innovation and empower the community with tech skills
• Champion sustainability and green literacy

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Libraries & Council Services Assistant –Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Love libraries? Passionate about people? Ready to make a real impact?
We’re looking for a Libraries & Council Services Assistant to bring energy, creativity, and vibrancy to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.

Primarily based at Takapuna Library, this is a permanent 22-hour per week position that includes a weekend day.

Our library whānau is dedicated to caring for each other, our community, and our environment. Takapuna Library is known for promoting and educating about climate action, and we’re eager to expand our work in this green literacy space. We love collaborating with community partners and welcome people from all walks of life.

Your mahi will involve supporting day-to-day operations, including Council Services, and contributing to the development and delivery of programmes driven by community needs. Every day is different—which is what makes it exciting!

He kōrero mōu: About you
Flexibility, adaptability, superb people skills, a willingness to learn, a passion for customer service and a can-do attitude are essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Puts people first – friendly, empathetic, engaging, and a great collaborator
• Embraces Te Tiriti o Waitangi – connects with our diverse community and celebrates te reo Māori
• Is digitally confident – skilled in social media and using technology in creative ways
• Loves storytelling and learning – eager to co-create and support inspiring literacy programmes that educate, engage, and entertain
• Thrives in a dynamic environment – adaptable, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Brings a can-do attitude – reliable, full of ideas, and ready to make things happen
• Champions sustainability – passionate about green literacy and climate action

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
A welcoming, supportive team in a community that values the library as a safe, inclusive space
Opportunities to grow your career within Auckland Libraries and Auckland Council
A chance to help shape the future of green literacy and sustainability education

If you believe in the power of libraries to inspire change, educate, and build strong, sustainable communities, this is your chance to make a difference. 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: 4 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.