About Us | Mō mātou
Join the Partnerships and Commissions | Te Aukaha branch and help deliver services that truly matter! From national institutions and commissions to community-driven initiatives like Hāpai Hapori Community Operations, Archives National Library, and Ministerial Services, we bring together innovation, strategy, and action to make a positive difference across Aotearoa.
Within this branch, the Lending and Resources team delivers Reading Services that support schools across New Zealand, ensuring students have access to quality reading engagement and inquiry learning resources that inspire curiosity and lifelong learning.
The role | Te tūnga
As a Librarian in our Auckland-based team, you will play a key role in delivering responsive, high-quality lending and resource services to schools. This is a fixed term opportunity covering parental leave from April to November 2026.
Working collaboratively across teams, you will increase access to curated, relevant content and support teachers and school library staff to strengthen reading engagement and digital literacy. You will contribute to collection development, provide expert advice on electronic and online resources, and participate in national initiatives that promote effective school library services.
This role also supports online service delivery, including participating as an operator for AnyQuestions, helping connect New Zealand students with trusted information and guidance.
You will be part of a highly engaged team focused on continuous improvement, customer experience and innovative service delivery.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
For you | Mōu
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.
To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/
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The appointing range for this role is $71,767 - $89,310
To review the full job description, please click here.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.
We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.
Applications for this role close 5pm, Wednesday 11 March 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions please e-mail Lending and Resources Team Leader, Corrina Meikle.
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