Job Description

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Birkenhead Library is a busy community library serving a diverse and vibrant community. Our library whānau is focused on caring for each other, our community, and our environment.

This 30-hour role is vital for connecting our communities and whānau with services and programmes in the Kaipātiki Local Board libraries. Based in the Birkenhead Library, the role will focus on the needs of our diverse communities to develop partnerships, programmes and services.

He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual who can be a champion for our ethnic communities and partners.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Build and maintain relationships with local ethnic communities and develop, deliver, and promote services to these communities
• Support diverse community needs and engage under-served parts of the local communities
• Provide excellent customer service and enjoys providing a high quality day-to-day frontline library service
• Understand and use technology with confidence, able to support customers to successfully use information resources and devices
• Work collaboratively with teams in the Kaipātiki Local Board sharing skills, knowledge and expertise
• Drive and has curiosity to bridge cross-cultural connections and communities.
• Fluency in additional languages is desired but not required.

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.

Additionally, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application close date: Wednesday 18th March at 11.59pm

Salary: This role is salary band E, we expect to appoint the successful candidate at a salary of around $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.