- Be the heartbeat of vibrant community places connect, create, and inspire
- Help shape engaging library programmes & services that bring people together
- Support digital literacy & innovation empowering our community with tech skills
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Senior Library & Council Service Assistant in the Kaipātiki Local Board Libraries, based at Birkenhead Library.
Birkenhead Library is a busy community library serving a diverse and vibrant community. Our library whānau is focused on caring for each other, our community, and our environment.
This a permanent 30-hour role position (three weekdays plus one weekend day but currently flexible, and contingent on who is successful). This position is vital for connecting our communities and whānau with services and programmes in the Kaipātiki Local Board libraries. As well as serving customers and contributing to the day-to-day running of the library, you will also be developing relationships with community patrons and partners to deliver and promote our library services and programmes.
He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for a positive, community-minded, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about digital literacy, sustainability, and/or community engagement.
We are looking for someone who:
- Can confidently build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to develop, deliver, and promote services that empower the community.
- Understands and uses technology with confidence, able to support customers to successfully use information resources and devices.
- Works collaboratively with teams in the Kaipātiki Local Board sharing skills, knowledge and expertise.
- Provides excellent customer service and enjoys providing high quality day-to-day frontline library services.
- Is reliable, adaptable and fosters great relationships, positively influencing others within the team.
- Possesses excellent communication skills with a strong people and empathy focus.
- Has knowledge/understanding of Te Ao Māori or willingness to learn.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is a rewarding role with the opportunity to directly impact and uplift services to the local community. You’ll be part of an engaged team who shares a passion for people, their community and who love to make a difference in helping to make Auckland a vibrant place to live, work and play.
Along with the benefits that come with being a part of Auckland's largest employer, you will also be part of Australasia's largest public libraries and can make an impact in one of New Zealand's fastest growing cities.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
If you have the skills we are looking for, have 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.
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
To view a copy of the position description, click here
Applications close: 9th of May
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."
