Childrens and Teens Librarian

Western Bay of Plenty District Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Free onsite parking

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources and workplace stöd

Job summary

Western Bay of Plenty District Council invites applications for a fixed-term 14-month parental leave cover role at Te Puke Library and Service Centre. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

You will develop and deliver engaging library programmes for children and youth, and drive community engagement. We require a Level 5 library qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with knowledge of children’s librarianship, planning

Qualifications

• Level 5 library qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant library experience.
• Knowledge of children’s librarianship, planning and programming delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver library programmes for children and youth.
• Engage with the community and whanau to promote reading, technology and creativity.
• Lead, promote and deliver innovative library programmes, events and services.
• Collaborate with teams and demonstrate whanaungatanga and manaakitanga daily.
• Build effective relationships and work autonomously.

Skills

Communication

Programming

Event planning

Relationship building

Autonomy

Driver's license

Education

Level 5 library qualification

Job description

Are you dynamic and motivated? Do you have experience working with children and teens in a library setting? Do and have a ‘can do’ attitude? Do you want to work and live in the sunny Bay of Plenty?

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for a library superstar for a fixed-term 14-month parental leave cover to start early January 2027.

You will have an enthusiasm for developing and delivering library programmes to children and youth. You want to encourage children and their whanau, and get them excited about reading, technology and creativity, all while having fun!

We are looking for a fun, energetic, self-motivated, customer-focused, and creative library professional. You will have the skills to engage with your community, and the leadership and confidence to develop, promote and deliver innovative library programmes, events and services. You will have a collaborative approach and comfortably demonstrate your whanaungatanga and manaakitanga every day.

You are required to have the following: Level 5 library qualification or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. You will also have the knowledge and understanding of children’s librarianship, planning and programming delivery.

The role is based in Te Puke Library and Service Centre. This is a Monday to Friday role working 40hrs per week, with some rostered Saturdays by agreement.

To set you up for success, you’ll have

• Proven experience in libraries
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent communication, listening, and reasoning skills
• Skills in programming and event planning
• High accuracy and an eye for detail
• The ability to work under pressure
• The ability to work autonomously
• The ability to build effective relationships
• A current full drivers licence.

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support

Come and make a difference with us

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future.

Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next.

We’re also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too.

If you’re motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them — we’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you, come and join a supportive team environment with a strong customer focus.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

For further information please call Amanda-Jane McFadden on0800 926 732.