Community Library Frontline Assistant - 30h/wk, Fixed Term

Taituarā; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Three days Xmas leave

KiwiSaver contributions

Sick leave day one

Discounts

Job summary

Selwyn District Council is seeking a Community Library Service Centre Assistant for a fixed-term role at Te Ara Ātea, with occasional shifts at other district facilities. The 30-hour week runs across afternoons and weekends, with full training provided.

You will welcome visitors, assist with digital resources and connect people to council and library services, contributing to a warm, inclusive community hub.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service skills across diverse groups.
• Comfort with digital resources and tech support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist visitors at libraries and service centres.
• Provide technology assistance and digital resource help.
• Assist with council and library services access.
• Promote Lifelong Learning opportunities and programmes.
• Assist with shelving and maintaining collections.

Skills

Customer service

Digital literacy

Communication

Cultural competency

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Team player

Education

NCEA Level 3

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Selwyn District Council is seeking a Community Library Service Centre Assistant for a fixed-term role at Te Ara Ātea, with occasional shifts at other district facilities. The 30-hour week runs across afternoons and weekends, with full training provided.

You will welcome visitors, assist with digital resources and connect people to council and library services, contributing to a warm, inclusive community hub.