Public Library Front Desk & Community Services (Fixed Term)

Selwyn District Council; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Selwyn District Council is recruiting for a Community Library Service Centre Assistant on a fixed term basis in Rolleston, NZ. The 30-hour week role supports visitors with library and council services, technology help, and community learning.

You will work across sites in the district, bring a welcoming presence, assist with books and resources, and help connect residents to government and community services. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills to host a diverse range of people.
• Confident communicator with cultural competency and inclusivity.
• Enjoy working with others and relate to a wide range of people including tamariki and rangatahi.
• Reliability and initiative are keys to success in this role.
• Strong digital skills and understanding of modern public library service impact in communities.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding of Te Ao Māori.
• 42 points at NCEA level 3 (University Entrance or equivalent).
• New Zealand driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Proactively engaging visitors to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere.
• Providing technology assistance and help with digital resources.
• Assisting the community with council and library services.
• Helping people connect to central government and wider community services.
• Finding, recommending, and shelving books and keeping collections looking great.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Digital skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance

Tools

Technology assistance

Job description

Selwyn District Council is recruiting for a Community Library Service Centre Assistant on a fixed term basis in Rolleston, NZ. The 30-hour week role supports visitors with library and council services, technology help, and community learning.

You will work across sites in the district, bring a welcoming presence, assist with books and resources, and help connect residents to government and community services. Training is provided.