Casual Library Assistant

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage guidance

Job summary

The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a casual Library Support role to assist with loan, return and customer enquiries, plus collection maintenance for NZDF personnel and whānau.

You will update records in the library management system, handle serial publications, and support stocktakes and shelving while ensuring resources are accessible and well-organised on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a library, administration or support role (advantageous).
• Ability to work autonomously and follow instructions.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills and confidence using digital systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to safely lift and move library materials up to 15kg.

Responsibilities

• Provide loan, return and customer enquiry services
• Process and maintain library collections and resources
• Receive, record and manage serial publications
• Update and maintain records in the library management system
• Assist with stocktakes, collection maintenance and shelving
• Support library operations and information services across NZDF

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Computer skills

Process improvement

Lifting 15kg

Tools

Library management system

Job description

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Support the NZDF Library Network in a casual role providing customer service, circulation support and collection maintenance. With a variety of tasks across library operations, no two days are the same as you help ensure resources are accessible, organised and available to NZDF personnel and their whānau.

• Provide loan, return and customer enquiry services
• Process and maintain library collections and resources
• Receive, record and manage serial publications
• Update and maintain records in the library management system
• Assist with stocktakes, collection maintenance and shelving
• Support library operations and information services across NZDF

Due to the nature of this role, there is no option to work remotely.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously and follow instructions
• Good computer skills and confidence using digital systems
• Experience in a library, administration or support role (advantageous)
• Proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working
• Ability to safely lift and move library materials up to 15kg

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

• Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.
• Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community.
• Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services.
• Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success.

We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence.

With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment.

Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Applications close on Thursday 8 October 2026.

Eligibility for Government Security Clearance

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria.

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
• You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.