Library/Service Centre Site Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Selwyn District Council; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance with flexible

Career coaching and development

Three days paid leave betweenChristmas

Two weeks paid Partners Leave

Sick leave from day one

Discounts with local and national

Job summary

Selwyn District Council is seeking a Library/Service Centre Site Coordinator based at Lincoln Library and Service Centre, a full-time fixed-term role through 31 January 2027, Tuesday to Saturday, with duties including coordinating daily operations and leading a team.

You will foster a positive culture, build strong relationships, deliver high-quality service, and collaborate across the district to ensure staffing and service consistency.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in a library, customer service, or community-focused environment with leadership or people coordination experience.
• Collaborative and empowering leadership style.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to foster trust and connection within a team.
• Ability to support, motivate and develop others in a positive and inclusive way.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong digital and technical competence.
• Sound judgement, adaptability, and a calm, solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding of Te Ao Māori.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of Lincoln Library and Service Centre.
• Ensure the facility remains welcoming, safe, vibrant, and well maintained.
• Foster a positive team culture built on trust, collaboration, inclusion and shared accountability.
• Model excellent customer service and encourage high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent staffing and service delivery across the district.

Skills

Leadership / people coordination

Relationship-building

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Digital literacy

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Take the next step in your library leadership career.

About the role

We're looking for a motivated and community-minded individual to join our Arts, Culture and Lifelong Learning (ACLL) team as a Library/Service Centre Site Coordinator.

This role is a full-time fixed term role till 31st January 2027, working Tuesday to Saturday. You will be primarily based at Lincoln Library and Service Centre* playing an important part in supporting both our people and our service delivery.

While you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of the site, this role is fundamentally about people. We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing a team together, fostering a positive culture, and creating an environment where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

You'll be a visible and approachable leader who builds strong relationships, encourages collaboration, and helps create a workplace where individuals can contribute with confidence.

In this role, you'll:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of Lincoln Library and Service Centre
• Ensure the facility remains welcoming, safe, vibrant, and well maintained
• Foster a positive team culture built on trust, collaboration, inclusion and shared accountability
• Model excellent customer service and encourage high-quality service delivery
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent staffing and service delivery across the district

*While your home base will be as stated above, you will be required from time to time to work from other facilities across the district - Te Ara Ātea, Lincoln Library and Service Centre, Leeston Library & Service Centre, and Darfield Library & Service Centre.

We value the safety of our young people - all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory police vetting safety or Ministry of Justice check.

About our team culture

At Selwyn Libraries, we're more than just a team — we're a whānau. We come from diverse backgrounds and bring our unique experiences, interests, and passions to our mahi. We support each other, celebrate our wins, and work together to create welcoming, inclusive spaces for our communities. We believe in continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and lifting each other up. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, lead, and make a real difference, you'll feel right at home here.

We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds. If you meet many of the qualifications but not all, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective is valuable to us.

About you

You're a natural leader who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused environment. You understand that exceptional community experiences are created by engaged and supported teams, and you're passionate about creating the conditions for others to succeed.

You'll bring:

• At least 3-4 years' experience in a library, customer service, or community-focused environment, with leadership or people coordination experience
• A collaborative and empowering leadership style
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to foster trust and connection within a team
• The ability to support, motivate and develop others in a positive and inclusive way
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Strong digital and technical competence
• Sound judgement, adaptability, and a calm, solutions-focused approach
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an understanding of Te Ao Māori
• A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence

What we can offer

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work:

• Be a good human
• Be brave - Think differently
• Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!