Libraries & Council Services Assistant - Botany Library

• Serve customers in a vibrant and exciting library
• Learn new skills and engage with the local community
• Permanent, part-time opportunities

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

An opportunity has arisen to become part of the Botany Library team as Libraries & Council Service Assistant.

While based at Botany Library, you will have the flexibility to work across all our Howick Local Board libraries.

These are permanent part-time positions: 16, 22, and 30 hours per week. Current work shifts are below but flexibility may be required: 

• 16 hours – either 8hrs (Saturday and Sunday) OR 6hrs (Saturday and Sunday) and 4PM-8PM (Friday late night) OR 4 hrs (Thursday late night).
• 22 Hours – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• 30 hours – Tuesday to Saturday (6hrs/day)

We are a focused and committed team who take pride in delivery excellence in customer experience. Our libraries and council service assistants play a vital role in contributing to digital literacy, community outreach and reading programmes with our tamariki and rangatahi.

 
He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have strong people skills, are flexible and adaptable to our learning library environment. You have a passion for customer service with a positive attitude to 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 a team member who:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Te Ao Maori values and principles
• Understands and uses technology with confidence
• Is reliable, enjoys fostering great relationships with our community
• Can demonstrate experience working with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrates excellent written and communication skill
   

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, a community that values the library as a welcoming community space. Here you’ll have an opportunity to grow your career within the Auckland library team and Auckland Council. 

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package. If you have the skills we are looking for, a positive attitude and want to be part of a fabulous team, apply now!

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

To view a copy of the position description, click here. 

Applications close 13 October 2024

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.