Community Library Assistant: Frontline & Tech (Part-Time)

Kaipara district; Mangawhai; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health insurance

Banking and retail discounts

Free EAP services

Five weeks' annual leave after five ≥ 

Job summary

Mangawhai Library in Mangawhai, New Zealand, is seeking an Assistant Librarian for a 30-hour part-time role. You will help connect people with library services, support community programmes and events, assist with technology and digital resources, and contribute to daily library operations.

This hands-on role blends customer service, administration and tech support, with a focus on delivering welcoming service and maintaining our collections.

Qualifications

• Experience in a library, customer service, or similar public-facing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using computers and digital technology.
• Good problem-solving and information-finding skills.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly frontline customer service at Mangawhai Library.
• Help connect people with library services and resources.
• Support community programmes and events.
• Assist with technology and digital resources and library operations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Digital literacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Library qualification or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

Mangawhai Library in Mangawhai, New Zealand, is seeking an Assistant Librarian for a 30-hour part-time role. You will help connect people with library services, support community programmes and events, assist with technology and digital resources, and contribute to daily library operations.

This hands-on role blends customer service, administration and tech support, with a focus on delivering welcoming service and maintaining our collections.