Library & Council Services Assistant | Flat Bush Library

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An on-site fixed-term Library and Council Services Assistant role with Auckland Council, based at Flat Bush Library in Ormiston Town Centre for the Howick Local Board. This 20 hours per week position runs Sundays 10 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am to 6 pm through May 2027, with flexible public holidays. You will support frontline library services and run programmes for children and the community to deliver strong customer experiences. To excel you need clear communication, experience with diverse communities, comfort with technology, and the ability to help users with information resources and devices, plus teamwork and attention to detail. Police vetting and pre-employment drug testing apply; salary $65k-$77k depending on skills and experience. View the full PD and apply by July 5.

An exciting opportunity for a Library & Council Services Assistant position in the Howick Local Board based at Flat Bush Library in Ormiston Town Centre.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

In these customer-focussed roles, you will be contributing to the day-to-day running of the frontline library service. You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues and customers to enable a great experience. We want to be known for our outstanding customer service. You will be working closely with our local community through a range of programmes, from children's activities to supporting and/or delivering exciting learning programmes and activities that are driven by community need. 

This is a fixed term (20 hour) opportunity until May 2027, will be working Sunday (10 am to 5 pm), Wednesday and Thursday (10 am to 6 pm) with flexibility required as we are open during public holidays.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills
• Evidence of working with people from diverse ethnic backgrounds
• Comfortable with technology and able to support customers to successfully use information resources and devices that are available at the library
• Experience working with children and young people
• Willing to work with the library team in the delivery of programmes and events
• Flexible and collaborative approach to your work
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

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. 

You will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

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.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Sunday 5th July at 11.59pm

We expect to appoint the successful candidate at a salary of between $65-$77K depending upon skills & experience.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.  This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.