Library And Council Services Assistant - Devonport

Auckland Council; New Zealand; Vor Ort; NZD 67.000 - 69.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Four weeks annual leave

Additional week after five years

Discounts on attractions

Health & Life Insurance discounts

KiwiSaver contributions

Zusammenfassung

Devonport Library is seeking a friendly Library and Council Services Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term, part-time basis (16 hours per week) working Saturdays and Sundays, primarily at Devonport Library.

You will help deliver customer service and support daily library operations, engaging with our diverse community and learning new skills in a vibrant library environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong people skills and a positive attitude.
• Experience serving diverse communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with using technology.
• Flexible with weekend work.

Aufgaben

• Serve customers in a busy library environment.
• Learn new skills and engage with the local community.
• Support day-to-day library operations.
• Assist with front-facing customer service.

Kenntnisse

People skills

Customer service

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Library and Council Services Assistant - Devonport

Salary : $67,000 - 69,000 yearly

Company : Auckland Council

Job Type : Full Time

Job Description - Library and Council Services Assistant - Devonport

• Serve customers in a vibrant and exciting library
• Learn new skills and engage with the local community
• Flexible work, great benefits & discounts

Devonport Library is seeking a Library and Council Services Assistant to join our team on a fixed term, part-time (16 hours per week) basis working Saturday and Sunday, primarily based at Devonport Library within the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

This fixed-term role will end on 15th August 2027

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Devonport Community Library is a busy library that serves a diverse and vibrant community. Our library whānau is committed to caring for each other, our community, and our environment. We are looking for a flexible, all-round team player to join our high-achieving, cohesive, and dynamic team. In this role, you will support the team and contribute to the day-to-day operations of the library. As a front-facing customer service position, you will be assisting customers from all walks of life.

Many of our libraries operate seven days a week, so flexibility with working hours—including weekends and late nights—is essential.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have strong people skills, are flexible and adaptable to our library environment. You have a passion for customer service with a positive attitude towards serving people of all ages and backgrounds. You are eager to learn new skills and thrive in a busy work environment.

We are looking for a team member who:

• Demonstrates an understanding of Te Ao Māori values and principles
• Understands and uses technology with confidence
• Is reliable, enjoys fostering great relationships with our community
• Can demonstrate experience working with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrates excellent written and communication skill
• Support the delivery of engaging library programmes and services

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, and a community that values the library as a welcoming community space. Here you’ll have an opportunity to grow your career within the Auckland Libraries team and Auckland Council.

Additionally, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Salary: $67k – $69k per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience

Applications close: Monday 26 October at 11.59pm

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