Community Library & Service Centre Assistant-30h Fixed Term

Talent Propeller Limited

Rolleston

On-site

NZD 34,000 - 48,000

Part time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance
Career development
Sick leave from day one
Discounts with local businesses
Three days leave between Christmas and
Two weeks Partners Leave

Job summary

Selwyn District Council is seeking a Community Library Service Centre Assistant for a 30-hour-a-week fixed-term role until January 2026. Based at Te Ara Ātea, you will greet visitors, assist with digital resources, and help people access library and council services across sites.

You will bring strong customer service, clear communication, and a practical approach to working with diverse communities, including tamariki and rangatahi, plus a NZ driver’s license and the ability to meet the 42

Qualifications

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Confident communicator with cultural competency
  • Enjoy working with a wide range of people including tamariki and rangatahi
  • Reliability and taking initiative
  • Strong digital skills and understanding of modern public library services
  • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Responsibilities

  • Welcome and interact with visitors of all ages
  • Proactively engage visitors to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere
  • Provide assistance with technology and digital resources
  • Assist the community with library and council services
  • Help people connect to central government and Heartlands initiatives
  • Find, recommend and shelve books and keep collections tidy

Skills

Customer service
Communication
Teamwork
Reliability
Digital literacy
Cultural competency
Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding
Tamarki/rangatahi engagement

Education

42 points at NCEA Level 3
NZ driver’s license

Job description

Selwyn District Council is seeking a Community Library Service Centre Assistant for a 30-hour-a-week fixed-term role until January 2026. Based at Te Ara Ātea, you will greet visitors, assist with digital resources, and help people access library and council services across sites.

You will bring strong customer service, clear communication, and a practical approach to working with diverse communities, including tamariki and rangatahi, plus a NZ driver’s license and the ability to meet the 42

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