Libraries Manager

Timaru District Council; Timaru; On-site; NZD 132,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Timaru District Council is seeking a dynamic Libraries Manager to lead our libraries across Timaru, Temuka, and Geraldine, guiding a motivated team and driving community engagement.

You will set strategic direction, lead ongoing development projects, and create a future vision for the library network while embracing technology and public service excellence.

Job description

Are you passionate about fostering knowledge and connecting communities?We are seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to join our team as aLibraries Manager. This role will be at the forefront of transforming livesthrough education, inspiration, and meaningful connections.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and innovative peopleleader to manage our highly motivated Library Teams. As the Libraries Manager,you will play a pivotal role in managing and leading the Timaru Library, TemukaLibrary and Service Centre, and Geraldine Library and Service Centre. We needyou to bring your high energy, strong communication skills and passion. We arelooking for someone who will set the strategic direction, lead ongoingdevelopment projects and create a future vision.

The Timaru District Libraries strive to lead the way in the Libraryworld- we embrace technology and advancement, and our successful applicant willdrive development and community engagement in this space.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be dynamic in your approach
• Inspire and motivate your team
• Engage with our community to meet their needs

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salaryrange for this role is $132,208.16 – 155,539.01 per annum. Check out a copy ofthe position description here:https://www.timaru.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/1161381/Position-Description-Libraries-Manager-August-2026.pdf. If you are unable to download the Position Description, or for further information, please email us at ****@timdc.govt.nz.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply forthis job. Applications close 5pm, 17th September 2026. We will begin reviewing and communicating with all applicants during the week of 28th September. You canregister through our careers website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is thecentral hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland,with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primarysectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access tomountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination forrecreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let's not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic localdecision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote thesocial, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities inthe present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverserange of roles from front facing community to support and technicalspecialists.