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• Serve customers in a vibrant and exciting library
• Learn new skills and engage with the local community
• Help shape engaging library programmes and services

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The opportunity has arisen to work as a Library & Council Services Assistant in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area at Panmure Library. This will require you to be flexible as you may need to work from other sites within the local board area.

Panmure Library is a busy community library serving a diverse and vibrant community. Our library whānau is focused on caring for each other, our community, and our environment. We are looking for a flexible all-rounder to join and contribute as part of a high-achieving, cohesive, and dynamic team. You will be supporting the team and contributing to the day-to-day running of the library. As this is a customer service role, you will be helping customers from all walks of life.

Many of our libraries are open 7 days a week so flexibility around working days, including weekends and late nights, is required. We are looking to fill 3 fixed term role/secondment part-time positions

• 38 hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday, secondment ends 30 July 2027)
• 30 hours per week (Sunday to Wednesday, secondment ends 30 July 2027)
• 17 hours per week (Saturday to Monday, secondment ends 26 March 2027)

You will have strong people skills, are flexible and adaptable to a 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 someone who:

• Is collaborative, creative and enthusiastic in planning, promoting and delivering events and programmes for all ages and diversity.
• Brings a can-do attitude – reliable, full of ideas, and ready to make things happen.
• Is digitally confident and skilled in social media. Understands and uses technology creatively and with confidence, able to support customers to successfully use information resources and devices.
• Has a strong people focused, and empathy driven work ethic. Along with a positive attitude, pride in their work and in the ability to influence others positively.
• Is reliable, adaptable and fosters great relationships with the team and our community.
• Can demonstrate experience working with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrates excellent written and communication skills with a strong people focus.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Te Ao Māori values and principles.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

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.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

• 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

Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

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

This role is band E, we expect to appoint the successful candidate at a salary of between $65-$77K pro rata depending upon skills & experience.

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