Libraries & Council Services Assistant

Auckland Council; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Libraries & Council Services Assistant to support daily library operations, develop and deliver community-driven programmes, and provide an excellent patron experience at New Lynn Library. The role requires flexibility to work across Whau Local Board libraries and includes a weekend day.

The fixed-term, 22-hour-per-week position offers a collaborative team environment, opportunities to engage with diverse communities, and a salary aligned with experience ($67,414 -

Qualifications

• Puts people first – friendly, empathetic, engaging, and a great collaborator.
• Embraces Te Tiriti o Waitangi – connects with our diverse community and celebrates te reo Māori.
• Is digitally confident – skilled in social media and using technology in creative ways.
• Eager to co-create and support inspiring literacy programmes that educate, engage, and entertain.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment – adaptable, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Brings a can-do attitude – reliable, full of ideas, and ready to make things happen.
• Champions sustainability – passionate about green literacy and climate action.

Responsibilities

• Active role in daily operations and development and delivery of programmes driven by community needs.
• Support day-to-day library operations and customer service to ensure a high-quality patron experience.
• Muck-in and assist with tasks across the Whau Local Board libraries as needed.

Skills

People-first approach

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Digital confidence

Co-create literacy programmes

Adaptability

Can-do attitude

Sustainability focus

Job description

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Are you ready for a change? Do you enjoy working in a diverse vibrant community? Are you passionate about people? Ready to make a real impact?

Join the New Lynn Hub team as aLibraries & Council Services Assistantto bring energy, creativity, and innovation to the wider Whau Local Boardcommunity.

This is a fixed term 22-hour per week position that includes a regular weekend day (Monday, Friday, and Saturday) and is currently based at New Lynn Library. You will need to also need to be flexible and able to work across the Whau Local Board libraries.

Our library whānau is focused on caring for each other, our community, and our environment. New Lynn Library is known for promoting green literacy, collaborating with community partners, and welcoming people from all walks of life.

We are looking for someone who will muck-in to do whatever needs doing. You will play an active role in daily operations, ensuring patrons have an all-round excellent library experience. Your mahi will include supporting day-to-day operations and the development and delivery of programmes driven by community needs.Every day is different which is what makes it fun!

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Puts people first – friendly, empathetic, engaging, and a great collaborator
• Embraces Te Tiriti o Waitangi – connects with our diverse community and celebrates te reo Māori
• Is digitally confident – skilled in social media and using technology in creative ways
• Eager to co-create and support inspiring literacy programmes that educate, engage, and entertain
• Thrives in a dynamic environment – adaptable, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Brings a can-do attitude – reliable, full of ideas, and ready to make things happen
• Champions sustainability – passionate about green literacy and climate action

A warm collaborative team culture.

Salary: $67,414 - 79,310 depending on experience.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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