Job Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and one of the country’s largest employers. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be a vibrant, inclusive, and values-led community committed to learning, research, and student success.

Within Libraries and Learning Services, our teams play an important role in supporting teaching, learning, and research across the University. Our libraries are welcoming and dynamic spaces used by thousands of students, staff, and researchers every day.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a reliable, organised, and detail-focused Materials Assistants to join our Libraries and Learning Services team.

This is a hands-on role that plays an important part in ensuring library spaces remain welcoming, functional, and easy to navigate for students and staff. You will help maintain the organisation and accessibility of library collections through accurate shelving, collection maintenance, and general support across library spaces within the General Library.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure library materials are correctly shelved, collections remain tidy and accessible, and library users can easily locate the resources they need.

Note: These are casual roles, paying $28.53 per hour.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shelving, sorting, and maintaining library collections in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensuring books and materials are organised correctly according to library classification systems
• Assisting with shelf reading and identifying misplaced or missing items
• Helping maintain tidy, safe, and welcoming library spaces for students and staff
• Assisting with shifting, moving, and reorganising library materials where required
• Providing friendly and helpful support to library users when needed

This role involves regular walking, standing, bending, lifting, and moving library materials throughout the day.

He kōrero mōu | About you

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining organised spaces, and values contributing to a positive student experience.

You are dependable, proactive, and enjoy working in a team environment. You have a strong eye for detail and enjoy tasks that require organisation, accuracy, and consistency.

Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experience

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to follow processes and work independently when required
• Comfortable undertaking physical tasks including lifting, bending, and prolonged periods of standing or walking
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively within a team
• Good communication skills

Previous experience in a library, retail, customer service, or stock management environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

At the University of Auckland, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued and connected.

We offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to gain experience within a large and respected organisation
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities
• A chance to contribute to spaces that support learning, research, and student success every day

Most importantly, you’ll join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and creating positive experiences for our library community.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 3 June 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

If you are interested in the role and want to find out more before you apply, please reach out to Douglas Lahikainen - d.lahikainen@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+ , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz