Library Assistant - Akaroa

Christchurch City Council; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Christchurch City Council to work in the Akaroa Library, where you'll assist customers and enhance their library experience. This part-time community role offers training, collaboration opportunities, and competitive hourly pay while contributing positively to the local community's learning needs and resources.

Benefits

Access to training and workshops

Health schemes and retail discounts

Collaboration with wider areas of the organization

Qualifications

• 12 months customer service experience OR 3 years customer service experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Help customers by recommending reads and assisting with inquiries.
• Aid with technology needs and work with the library collection.
• Demonstrate understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Resilience

Commitment to Learning

Education

NCEA Level 3 (UE or equivalent)

Job description

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Akaroa Community and School Library is a joint use school and community library managed by the Christchurch City Council. The library provides a service to the Akaroa community, including seasonal visitors, and also offers the Akaroa Area School full access to library resources and support for their learning and teaching programmes.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

The successful candidate will:

• Help customers by recommending reads
• Assist with information enquiries
• Aid with technology needs
• Work with the collection
• Meet the minimum qualifications: NCEA Level 3 (UE or equivalent) and 12 months customer service experience OR 3 years customer service experience and a demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Show a genuine willingness to help others
• Have some flexibility in working hours to support the team
• Navigate difficult moments with resilience to help people succeed
• Understand and demonstrate in word and action an understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to Christchurch City Libraries
• Be committed to continuous personal learning and growth

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute to the community and positively impact residents and visitors. Benefits include:

• Access to training, workshops, and development opportunities
• Exposure to wider areas of the organisation through collaboration
• A variety of benefits such as health schemes and retail discounts

The council fosters an environment of collaboration, innovation, and community commitment, providing a platform for skills and passions to thrive. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. Support or adjustments for your application process can be requested via [e-mail].

Hours of work: 13 hours per week, Wednesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 9.30am-2pm, Friday 9.30am-2pm

Position: Permanent Part-time

Location: Primarily based at Te Kete Wānanga o Te Ao Marama - Akaroa Library

Salary: $28.51 to $31.68 per hour, based on knowledge, skills, experience, and relativities within the organisation

Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2025

Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews may occur before the closing date. The job ad may close early if filled.

Reference # 39223

Posted on 12 Jun 2025

Closes on 29 Jun 2025 23:59

Location(s): Banks Peninsula

Expertise: Customer Service, Libraries

Job levels: 1 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 7 to 10 years, 10+ years

Note: The additional details about City Centre positions are likely irrelevant to this specific role and should be omitted for clarity.