Kaitautoko Waimori Wharepukapuka | Casual Library Assistant

Join our team; Matamata; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Matamata-Piako District Libraries is seeking casual, on-call support at Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha Libraries. You will assist customers with lending, returns, shelving, and help readers discover their next great read.

You will also support information literacy services and help deliver programmes and events such as Tamariki time, book chat groups and school holiday activities. Prior library experience is an advantage, and flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Interest in books and reading.
• Comfort with using technology and library systems.
• Ability to adapt and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lending services to customers (issues, returns, shelving).
• Help customers find their next read.
• Assist with information and literacy services.
• Deliver programmes and events (Tamariki time, book chats, school holidays).

Skills

Customer service

Reading enthusiasm

Tech-savvy

Communication

Job description

Do you love people, books and technology?

How about joining our awesome library team at Matamata-Piako District Libraries. We believe the way we do things really does make a difference in the lives of those who live in our district. We strive to provide an innovative, adaptable and integrated library service and our people are key in achieving this. We have a dynamic work environment with plenty of laughter and a friendly, welcoming and positive culture. We are looking for people who will play an integral part of our team by providing casual cover when members of the team are sick or on annual leave.

This role involves providing lending services to customers (eg, issues, returns, shelving), as well as helping customers find their next great read, assisting with information and literacy services and with delivering a range of programmes and events, such as “Tamariki time”, book chat groups and our popular school holiday activities.

The successful applicant will have exceptional customer service skills and a joy of reading. They will also be tech-savvy and able to relate their knowledge to customers with a wide range of technical skills. Prior library experience is an advantage. The ability to adapt and collaborate across the library teams and with other council teams is essential.

Hours: on-call casual at Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha Libraries.