Date: 13 Feb 2025
Location: South Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
Due to an internal promotion, I am excited to share with you an opportunity to join the Papakura Local Board team at Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini as the Librarian: Pasifika
Takaanini is a Bi-lingual Whaanau Hub that seeks to respond to the call of whaanau aspirations to create a place of value and belonging by weaving te ao Maaori through our whare. The three pou this whare operates under are:
- Pou Maatauranga: An inclusive approach to activate spaces to learn and play.
- Pou Hauora: Whānau live well, are happy and healthy.
- Pou Oritetanga: Equitable access to facilities to grow community wellbeing kaupapa.
This whare is a bold attempt to indigenise how we create space, how we manage resources, how we build teams, how we listen, how we act, how we serve.
This is a permanent opportunity, working 40 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday. Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini is open 7 days, so flexibility around working hours is a must.
He angituutanga: The opportunity
Te Paataka koorero o Takaanini delivers an integrated service for customers to access library services, creative facilities, community programmes, bookable spaces and customer services all under one roof.
In this role you will have the opportunity to develop and deliver a range of Pasifika-centric library programmes and work closely with our Pasifika communities. In addition, you will also support the delivery of our regular library programmes for Tamariki, rangatahi and whanau.
You will be an advocate for the Pasifika voice and develop key relationships in the local Pasifika community. You’ll provide a level of customer service that is second to none. You will proactively embrace current, new and emerging technology and support customers and staff to successfully use information resources and devices.
He koorero moou: About you
You work from an indigenous world view, you recognise mana atua, mana tangata and mana whenua in your practice. You are innovative, confident and willing to learn and ‘give it a go’. You are fluent in a Pasifika language and have an interest in designing new programmes to connect with our Pasifika community.
As a collaborative team member, you’re willing to advocate internally for the needs and expectations of Pasifika as customers. Excellent digital skills and strong attention to detail, with proven customer service experience, are all key skills and attributes that will set you up for success.
Ngaa aahuatanga kei a maatou: What we offer
You can expect variety in your work, and a supportive work environment for you to thrive. In this role you will be able to make a significant contribution to the Pasifika and wider communities of Tāmaki Makaurau. There is scope for you to thrive and gain satisfaction by developing programming, and opportunity to grow your maatauranga Maaori in a safe space, connecting with our communities and inspiring others.
Seize this opportunity to make your mark on our services and be part of an exciting team making a difference to the community.
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% kiwisaver on top of your salary
Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
You can find the position description by clicking this link: Position Description
Band E - Salary range: $63-74K dependant on experience
Applications Close: Sunday 23rd February 11.59pm
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.
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.
