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This role is worked for 20 hours per week, on Monday, Friday and Sunday.
Monday 9-5pm (7 hrs); Fri 9-4:30pm (6.5hrs); Sun 9-4.00pm (6.5 hrs)
Monday and Friday will be worked at Pāpāmoa Library. Sunday will be worked at either Pāpāmoa or Greerton Library, depending on staffing need.
These shifts are fixed, so it’s important that you only apply if these days and times work for you.
We are looking for a Library & Community Hub Assistant who will welcome and assist community members to access library and council resources, programmes and events. This person will genuinely wish to work part time and is able to work at both Pāpāmoa Library and Greerton Library.
The first four weeks of employment will be paid training, and availability to work 4 days a week during this period is desirable.
Some of your tasks will include:
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused teams.
Our libraries are at the heart of our communities, providing welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn, access information and digital services, and take part in community life. They play an important role in supporting inclusion, lifelong learning, and strong community connections.
We are proud of our high-performing and professional library teams. Joining our libraries means being part of a trusted community service, working alongside passionate colleagues, and contributing to spaces that make a real difference for Tauranga communities. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.
You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.
If you’d like to be part of our library team, apply today.
To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.
Applications will close Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11.59pm.
We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz
Job Description: Library & Community Hub Assistant - Greerton and Papamoa Libraries (20hrs)
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