Circulation Assistant

Department of Internal Affairs; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in Christchurch is seeking a reliable Circulation Services team member for a casual, part-time role. You will support circulation, shelving, issuing returns, venue setup, visitor assistance and general admin, with a strong focus on customer service and safety.

Ideal candidates have clerical experience, strong organisation, ability to work in a diverse team, and comfortable with basic computer systems; physical shelving and light lifting may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and a positive, approachable manner.
• Proven experience in clerical or administrative support.
• Well organised and able to manage high-volume work.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with standard systems.
• Physically capable of shelving and some heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Support circulation and collection management.
• Assist with centre and event support.
• Help ensure customers receive the resources they need—when they need them.
• Contribute to shelving, issuing and returns.
• Venue setup and visitor support.
• General administrative tasks.
• Maintain focus on customer service and health and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical experience

Organization

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Physical fitness

Job description

• Locations 150 Cavendish Road, Christchurch, 8051, NZ
• Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Join the Partnerships and Commissions | Te Aukaha branch and help deliver services that truly matter! From national institutions and commissions to community-driven initiatives likeHāpaiHapori Community Operations, ArchivesNationalLibrary, andMinisterialServices, we bring together innovation, strategy, and action to make a positive difference across Aotearoa.

The role | Te tūnga

We’re looking for a reliable and customer-focused team member to join our Circulation Services team in a casual role based in Christchurch.

In this hands-on role, you’ll support circulation and collection management, assist with centre and event support, and help ensure customers receive the resources they need — when they need them. You’ll contribute to shelving, issuing and returns, venue setup, visitor support, and general administrative tasks, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and health and safety.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, engaging with people, and being part of a supportive team environment.

• Strong customer focus and a positive, approachable manner
• Proven experience in clerical or administrative support
• Well organised and able to manage high-volume work
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a diverse team environment
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with standard systems
• Physically capable of shelving and some heavy lifting

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we’re a great place to work check out our websitehttps://www.dia.govt.nz/

The appointing range for this role $60,250 - $67,480

Applications for this role close 5pm, Friday 27 February 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please e-mail Circulation Services Team Leader, Linzi Edwards .